How to remove the rotor arm and the protective cover from the distributor on 1986 Volvo 245?

Remove the rotor arm and protective cover and remove the circlip from the vacuum unit. Mark places of spring clips and remove them. Remove the low tension terminal and remove the breaker plate to reach the centrifugal advance mechanism. Spring positions should be noted, components marked for reassembly, and removed parts carefully removed.

Genuine 1986 Volvo 245 Distributor

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1986 Volvo 245 Distributor Part Number: 1332684
$337.55 MSRP: $502.30
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- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 1332684
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volvo's factory warranty.
Fits the following 1986 Volvo 245 Submodels:
- Base, DL, GL | 4 Cyl 2.1 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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1986 Volvo 245 Distributor Assembly Part Number: 1276403
$390.01 MSRP: $580.37
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Distributor; Distributor Assembly
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 1276403
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volvo's factory warranty.
Fits the following 1986 Volvo 245 Submodels:
- Base, DL, GL | 4 Cyl 2.1 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS

1986 Volvo 245 Distributor Parts and Q&A

Q: How to remove the rotor arm and the protective cover from the distributor on 1986 Volvo 245?
A: Remove the rotor arm and protective cover and remove the circlip from the vacuum unit. Mark places of spring clips and remove them. Remove the low tension terminal and remove the breaker plate to reach the centrifugal advance mechanism. Spring positions should be noted, components marked for reassembly, and removed parts carefully removed.