My 2000 Volvo S40 just pulled a P0014 code indicating a problem with the camshaft timing. I see there are recommendations to check the CVVT and clean it and see if that works. Where is the CVVT in the engine bay?

 

The CVVT solenoid sits on top of the engine on the passenger side. It's located under the plastic timing belt cover. In this photo of the CVVT gear, you can just make out the CVVT solenoid behind. It's held in place with 4 bolts. You will need a new gasket. Also, when tightening the bolts use the correct torque. I actually stretched a bolt when not following my own advice...

 

Thanks. Is it at the top of the photo where I can see the bolt? Also, I'm not too experienced when it comes to this stuff. How do I use the correct torque? Is there a specific tool for this?

 

Yes, right there. The rectangular part to the left of the bolt is where hot engine oil circulates from the engine to the CVVT gear on the exhaust cam. The cylindrical shaped part on the right of the bolt is the actual solenoid that is electrically actuated. You disconnect the wires from the car when removing the unit (just barely seen on the right of the unit is the connector with red and black wire).

Torque is measured with a torque wrench. You can get them anywhere tools are sold. The mid-sized 3/8" drive wrench in the 5 to 80 pound-feet range works for most home jobs. They are not expensive and you get to use it forever. I like the click type better than the beam type like this:

Titan Micrometer Torque Wrench — 3/8in. Drive, Model# 23147 | Torque Wrenches| Northern Tool + Equipment

The CVVT gear is the gear on the left in the photo and is bolted to the exhaust cam. The gear on the right is bolted to the intake cam. The timing belt is running over both gears and needs to be changed no later than every 105,000 miles on the 1.9L engine.

You will need star drive sockets to remove the plastic engine cover and metric sockets for the CVVT solenoid bolts.