1996 VOLVO 850 fog light

1996 Volvo 850
2. Brake light
3. Tail light
4. Back-up light
5. Tail light / Rear fog light (left side only)

All the bulbs in the tail light unit are replaced from inside the cargo \
space as follows:
l Turn the ignition key to position 0 and switch off the lights.
l Remove the upper panel of the tail light unit by using a screwdriver and\
/or the lower panel by first
removing the side floor cover and then the panel.
l Press in the plastic catches (A or B) and take out the bulb holder.
l Remove the speaker (optional) from the upper section of the tail light\
unit.
l Leave the connector and cables connected to the bulb holder.
l Remove the bulb by pressing it inwards and turning it slightly counter-c\
lockwise.
l Insert a new bulb into the bulb holder and reinstall the holder in the t\
ail light assembly.
l Check that the bulb works. Reinstall the cover.
pg. 6:9 Replacing bulbs Depress the catches (sedans)

Press sides and pull out/down (wagons)

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Insert a screwdriver and turn

Door step courtesy lights

l Insert a screwdriver and turn carefully to loosen the glass lens.
l Withdraw the lamp unit, bend back the tabs and remove the plate.
l Replace the bulb.
l Reinstall the plate.
l Press the lamp unit back into place.

NOTE: Other bulbs may be difficult for the owner to replace. Let your Vo\
lvo retailer replace these bulbs
if necessary.


Front fog lights in spoiler

Front fog lights (option)

l Switch off the lights.
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examine the curved metal wire to see if it is broken. If so, put in a ne\
w fuse of the same color and
amperage (written on the fuse). Spare fuses are stored in a compartmen\
t in the fuse box.

If fuses burn out repeatedly, have the electrical system tested at a Vol\
vo retailer.

If you find it difficult to remove a fuse, you will find a special fuse \
tool clipped in the fuse box. pg. 6:14 Fuses
Location * Amperage

1 Fuel injection, distributor ignition system, automatic gearbox 15A
2 Fuel pump 15A
3 Interior courtesy lights 10A
4 –
5 ECC blower (speed 4) 30A
6 Central locking system 25A
7 Audio system 15A
8 –
9 ABS 30A
10 Electrically heated rear seat 15A
11 Electrically heated rear window and side-door mirrors 30A
12 Brake lights 10A
13 Hazard warning flashers, headlight flashers 15A
14 ABS 30A
15 OBD socket, courtesy lights, open door warning lights,
remote operated central locking system 10A
16 Power antenna, electrical connector for trailer, accessories 30A
17 Key reminder, seat belt reminder 10A
18 Front fog lights 15A
19 Left high beam 15A
20 Right high beam, high beam indicator light 15A
21 Left low beam 15A
22 Right low beam 15A
23 Left parking lights, license plate lights 10A
24 Right parking lights 10A
25 Rear fog light, rear fog light indicator light 10A
26 Heated front/rear seats, power side-view mirrors 25A
27 Backup lights, direction indicators 15A
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High-mounted brake lights 1156 21W/32cp BA 15 s 1
Brake lights in spoiler – 5W W
2.1x9.5d 6
Bulb US No. Power Socket No/
bulbs
Back-up lights 1156 21W/32cp BA 15 s 2
Rear fog light (sedan) 1156 21W/32cp BA 15 s 1
Rear fog light (wagon) – 21/4W BAZ 15 d 1
Front fog lights H3 55 W PK 22 s 2
License plate light – 5 W W
2.1x9.5d 2
Door open warning light – 3 W W
2.1x9.5d 4
Door step courtesy light – 5W W
2.1x9.5d 2
Trunk light – 10 W SV 8.5 1
Glove compartment light – 2 W BA 9s 1
Vanity mirror lights – 1.2 W – 2
Instrument lighting – 3 W W
2.1x9.5d 3
Illumination, control panel
gear selector (automatic trans.)
rear ashtray –
–
– 1.2 W
1.2 W
1.2 W W 2x4.6 d
W 2x4.6 d
W 2x4.6 d –
1
1
Instrument warning/indicator
lights –
1.2 W W 2x4.6 d –
Front courtesy lights – 5 W BA 9s 2
Rear reading lights – 5 W BA 9s 2
All specifications are subject to change without notice pg. 9:7 Specifications (cont.)
Dimensions and weights
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