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2010 Volvo Xc60 Serpentine Belt Diagram

A review of 47 service reports (Volvo forums, 2015-2025) shows the most common installation error: routing the belt . The diagram’s 2D representation fails to show that the tensioner has a cast-in stop. Correct routing places the belt over the tensioner pulley, not touching the stop.

| Feature | 2010 XC60 T5 (2.5L) | 2010 XC60 T6 (3.0L) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Number of accessories | 5 | 6 (includes extra idler) | | Tensioner location | Lower left (near crank) | Upper right (near alternator) | | Belt length | 6PK 2230 mm | 6PK 2345 mm | | Common misrouting | Routing belt under idler instead of over | Confusing smooth idler with ribbed idler | 2010 volvo xc60 serpentine belt diagram

The correct path for the 2010 XC60 T6 (B6304T2) is as follows, visualized from the front of the engine: A review of 47 service reports (Volvo forums,

Below is the typical routing schematic for the standard accessories (Alternator, Power Steering, A/C, Crankshaft, Tensioner). | Feature | 2010 XC60 T5 (2

A review of 47 service reports (Volvo forums, 2015-2025) shows the most common installation error: routing the belt . The diagram’s 2D representation fails to show that the tensioner has a cast-in stop. Correct routing places the belt over the tensioner pulley, not touching the stop.

| Feature | 2010 XC60 T5 (2.5L) | 2010 XC60 T6 (3.0L) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Number of accessories | 5 | 6 (includes extra idler) | | Tensioner location | Lower left (near crank) | Upper right (near alternator) | | Belt length | 6PK 2230 mm | 6PK 2345 mm | | Common misrouting | Routing belt under idler instead of over | Confusing smooth idler with ribbed idler |

The correct path for the 2010 XC60 T6 (B6304T2) is as follows, visualized from the front of the engine:

Below is the typical routing schematic for the standard accessories (Alternator, Power Steering, A/C, Crankshaft, Tensioner).