Volvo C30 Alternator & Serpentine Belt Replacement DIY (C30, S40, C70, V50)

► Your Volvo's alternator, along with the serpentine belt that powers it, is critical vehicle components. In this DIY, Nate Vincent walks us through the steps, tools, and parts needed to replace both from start to finish on a Volvo C30. This DIY is applicable to all of the P1 and P3 chassis 5-cylinder Volvos (turbo and/or naturally aspirated).
Alternator Failure Symptoms:
-Battery drains while the car is running
-Low voltage generated while the car is running
-Dim or flickering headlights
-Dim or flickering interior lights
-Electrical systems such as the radio, power windows, or sunroof do not function
Serpentine Belt Failure Symptoms:
-Squealing Noises
-Power steering failure
-Belt fraying/splitting
-Visibile cracks on the belt
-Engine overheating/running hot
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This DIY is applicable to the following vehicles:
Volvo C70
2007 Volvo C70 Alternator
2008 Volvo C70 Alternator
2009 Volvo C70 Alternator
2010 Volvo C70 Alternator
2011 Volvo C70 Alternator
2012 Volvo C70 Alternator
2013 Volvo C70 Alternator
Volvo S40
2007 Volvo S40 Alternator 150 Amp- From Chassis # 250053- And Up (Last 6 digits of VIN)
2008 Volvo S40 Alternator
2009 Volvo S40 Alternator
2010 Volvo S40 Alternator
2011 Volvo S40 Alternator
Volvo V50
2007 Volvo V50 Alternator 150 Amp - From Chassis # 270050- And Up (Last 6 digits of VIN)
2008 Volvo V50 Alternator
2009 Volvo V50 Alternator
2010 Volvo V50 Alternator
2011 Volvo V50 Alternator
Volvo C30
2008 Volvo C30 Alternator
2009 Volvo C30 Alternator
2010 Volvo C30 Alternator
2011 Volvo C30 Alternator
2012 Volvo C30 Alternator
2013 Volvo C30 Alternator
Index:
Intro 00:00
Gain access to the serpentine belt 02:16
Remove the belts 03:50
Remove the belly pan and intake components 06:35
Replace the alternator 17:26
Reinstall the intake components 27:36
Install the new tensioners and belts 37:26
Reinstall the belly pan 42:14
Check your work 45:47
Reinstall the remaining parts 48:17
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