1990 VOLVO 240 light

Volvo 1990 240 Model

All tail lamp bulbs are replaced from inside of trunk.
1 Unscrew and remove tail lamp inside cover. Note that inside cover is h\
ooked at the upper edge. Lift
the lower end out up and unhook upper edge.
2 Turn bulb holder approx 3,8" (1 cm) counterclockwise and remove it. \

3 Depress bulb n bulb holder turn it slightly counterclockwise and remov\
e it.
4 Install a new bulb Install bulb holder in tail lamp.
NOTE: One of the bulb holder tabs is wider and fits only in correspondin\
g
recess.

Turn bulb holder clockwise. Check that bulb lights Replace tail lamp ins\
ide cover.


Power
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
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3 Rear turn signal 32 21 Ba 15s 1156
4 Tail light 4 5 Ba 15s 67
5 Reflector - - - -
6 Brake light/tail
light* 32/3
21/5 BaY
15d 1157

*Right side lamp holders are white. Left side lamp holders are black. pg. 78 Replacing bulbs


Tail lamp bulbs, wagon model

All bulbs in the tail light cluster are removed from the inside.
Changing bulb, left hand side:
l Remove the spare tire cover and the spare wheel.
Changing bulb, right hand side:
l Remove the right hand stowage cover.
l Loosen the clip and move panel aside (see illustration).
The procedure for changing a bulb is basically the same as for other mod\
els.
When re-installing, hold the bulb holder with the word "Volvo" turned to\
wards the center of the car.
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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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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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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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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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Warning: Turn starting (ignition) switch OFF before replacing fuses. E\
xcessive heat may be created by
a short circuit. Care must be exercised while replacing blown fuses.

Some of the equipment listed below is optional

Refer to the fuse location chart at fuse box for fuses specific to your \
car.

1 Cigarette lighter, Power mirrors, Radio, Tailgate wiper/washer 8A
2 Windshield wiper/washer, Horn 16A
3 Heater blower 25A
4 Fuel feed (in-tank) pump, Lambda-sond heating element 8A
5 Turn signals, Back-up lights 16A
6 Main fuel pump relay 16A
7 Brake lights 8A
8 Central locking, Interior and glove compartment lights, Trunk and engi\
ne
compartment lights, Radio, Power antenna, Clock, Daytime running lights \
(Canada)* 8A
9 Hazard warning Flashers 8A
10 Power windows 16A
11 Heated rear window, 4th gear (automatic transmission) 16A
12 Air conditioning (with blower control), Power windows (relay),
Heated rear window (relay), Seat belt reminder, Cruise control 8A
13 Heated front seats, Daytime running lights - relay (Canada)* 16A
14 Rear fog lights 8A
15 Parking lights (left side), License plate light 8A
16 Parking lights (right side), Instruments and control panel lights, \
Shift indicator light 8A
Blade type fuse, serving LH-Jetronic fuel injection system. Located on t\
he left
wheel housing by the ignition coil 25A

* Note: Early production Canadian vehicles are not equipped with Daytime\
Running Lights.




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