1990 VOLVO 240 bulb

Volvo 1990 240 Model

Power
Bulbs CP W Socket US Bulb
No
1 Rear fog light 32 21 Ba 15s 1156
2 Back-up light 32 21 Ba 15s 1156
3 Rear turn signal 32 21 Ba 15s 1156
4 Brake light/tail
light 32/3
21/5 BaY
15d 1157


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Volvo 1990 240 Model

License plate light, sedan model

Slide the bulb housing backwards until it is released from the front edg\
e. Pull out the lamp housing and
replace the bulb. Insert the front edge of the lamp housing and press up\
the rear edge by hand.

Bulbs Power Socket
License plate light, 4 W Ba 9 s
sedan model
pg. 79 Replacing bulbs


License plate light, wagon model

Insert a screwdriver through the opening in the housing and depress the \
catch tab.
Pull out the housing assembly.

Bulbs Power Socket
License plate light, 5 W S 8.5 - 8
wagon

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Volvo 1990 240 Model


High-mounted stop light

On sedans (top), use screwdriver to depress catch then pull plastic co\
ver up and away from the light
assembly.

On wagons (bottom). depress the marked areas on the side of the housin\
g and pull it away from the light
assembly.


Press in reflector catch to release reflector assembly. Swing out reflec\
tor and replace bulb.
Snap reflector in and check that bulb lights when brake pedal is depress\
ed.
Align the light assembly catches with the holes in the lamp housing and \
press it into place.

Bulbs Power Socket US Bulb No
High mounted 32 cp/ 21 W Ba 15 s 1156
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stop light pg. 80 Replacing bulbs


Interior light

Insert a screwdriver through the opening in the right side of the housin\
g and depress the catch tab. Pull
out the housing assembly and replace the bulb.

Bulb Power Socket
Interior light 10 W S 8.5 - 8



Engine compartment light, Trunk light
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Volvo 1990 240 Model

Remove screw holding the light assembly Lift it out to remove.
Replace the bulb.
Reinstall by first inserting the guides into one side, then press ir, th\
e light assembly and install the screw.

Bulb Power Socket
Engine compartment light 15 W S 8.5 - 8
Trunk light 15 W S 8.5 - 8

Instrument and heater control lighting

Due to the location of these bulbs their replacement should be carried o\
ut by a Volvo dealer. pg. 81 Fuses


Replacing fuses

The fuse box is positioned in front of the left front door pillar. When \
replacing fuses, check that the
correct amperage is used.
Never use fuses of higher amperage. unless specified by your Volvo deale\
r. If one fuse repeatedly fails,
take the car to your Volvo dealer for fault tracing.
A spare fuse kit is available from your Volvo dealer.
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Battery:
-capacity 450 A/90 min
Alternator:
-rated output 1120W, 80A Lights, 12 V US bulb
No. Power
Socket No.
of
bulbs
Headlights HBI/9004 45 W/65
W 2
Position lights, front 1157NA 21 W/24
cp
5 W/2.2 cp BaY 15d
2
Turn signals, front 1157NA 21 W/24
cp
5 W/2.2 cp BaY 15d
2
Turn signals, rear 1156 21 W/32
cp Ba 15 s
2
Brake light/ tail light 1157 21 W/31
cp
5 W/3 cp BaY 15d
2
High-mounted brake light 1156 21 W/32
cp Ba 15 s
1
Back-up lights 1156 21 W/32
cp Ba 15 s
2
Rear fog lights 1156 21 W/32
cp Ba 15 s
2
The following bulbs may be obtained from your nearest Volvo dealer:
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Overdrive off (auto
trans.) 1.2 W
W2x4.6d 1
Warning flashers 1.2 W W2x4.6d 1
El. heated window 1.2 W W2x4.6d 1
Seat belts 2 W Ba 9 s 2
Bulb failure 1.2 W W2x4.6d 1
pg. 103 Specifications
Recommended max. and min. speeds†, mph (km/h)

Manual transmission M47 II
1st gear 2nd gear 3rd gear 4th gear 5th gear
-25 (-
40) 10-44 (20-
70) 20-70 (30-
110) 25-
(44-) 44-
(70-)

† always observe posted speed limits.

Vehicle Loading

The tires on your Volvo will perform to specifications at all normal loa\
ds when inflated as
recommended on the tire information label located on the rear facing sid\
e of the right front door.
This label lists both tire and vehicle design limits.
Do not load your car beyond the load limits indicated.
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Oil level between dipstick marks. The distance between the marks represe\
nts approx. 1 US qt. = 1 liter.
Fill with multigrade oil

Check without removing the cap that the brake fluid level is above the M\
in-mark. Brake and clutch fluid
DOT 4.

Coolant level between the expansion tank marks. Mixture: 50 percent anti\
-freeze and 50 percent water.

Washer fluid reservoir should be filled with water and solvent (wintert\
ime: windshield washer anti-
freeze).

Electrolyte level 1/4" - 3/8" (5 - 10 mm) above plates. Fill distilled\
water only, never acid. Check level
in conjunction with normal service or once a year.
Never operate engine in closed unventilated areas.

Changing a wheel, see pages 84, 85
a bulb, see pages 76-80
a fuse, see page 81

Fuel: Octane rating 95 RON Unleaded, 91 (R+M)/2
Min. 91 RON Unleaded, 87 (R+M)/2 Inside back cover
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