1996 VOLVO 850 clock

1996 Volvo 850
WARNING!
l The jack attachment must engage the bar in the jack attachment (A). Th\
e car's weight must not rest
on the jack's attachment (B).
l Be sure the jack is on a firm, level, non-slippery surface.
l Never allow any part of your body to be extended under a car supported b\
y a jack.
l Use the jack intended for the car when replacing a wheel. For any other \
job, use stands to support
the end of the car being worked on.
l Apply the parking brake, select position P (automatic transmission) or\
Reverse gear (manual
transmission).
l Block the wheels standing on the ground. Use rigid wooden blocks or larg\
e stones.
l The jack should be kept well-greased.

Installing the wheel

Clean the contact surfaces on the wheel and hub. Lift the wheel and plac\
e it on the hub. Make sure that
you align the wheel with the guide stud on the wheel hub prior to instal\
lation. Install the wheel bolts
cross-wise (see illustration) and tighten by turning lightly clockwise\
. Lower the vehicle to the ground
and alternately tighten the bolts to 81 ft. lbs. (110 NM). Install the\
wheel cap (where applicable).
CAUTION: Correct tightening torque on wheel bolts must be observed. The \
wheel bolts should never
be greased or lubricated. The extended, chromed wheel bolts must not be \
used with steel rims, as they
make is impossible to fit the hub caps.


Correct tightening order for wheel bolts
pg. 6:4 Spare tire
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1 - Plastic cover, 2 - Bulb HB4/9006
3 - Bulb HB3/9005, 4 - Connector

Headlight bulb replacement

1. Turn the plastic cover counter-clockwise and remove it.
2. Turn the bulb and connector (one unit) 1/4 turn counter-clockwise a\
nd remove.
3. Disconnect the wiring from the bulb unit.
4. Connect a new bulb unit into the wiring without touching the bulb its\
elf.
5. Re-insert the bulb into the headlight housing and turn 1/4 turn clock\
wise until the unit seats properly.
The unit has three guide lugs to ensure proper seating.
6. Reinstall the plastic cover.

Headlight adjustment

The height of the headlight beams can be adjusted according to vehicle l\
oad. The headlights should be re-
aimed if heavy loads are carried in the trunk/cargo area or rear seat, o\
r when towing a trailer.
To adjust the headlights:
l Park the car on a level surface and open the hood.
l The headlights are equipped with a level which can be seen by looking th\
rough the clear "window" on
the top of the headlight lens.
l Turn the height adjustment knob (A) until the bubble in the level alig\
ns with the "0" marks or within
the dark marking lines.
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Location of bulbs in holder

All the bulbs in the tail light unit are replaced from inside the trunk \
as follows:

1. Turn the two plastic screws and open the cover over the rear lamp uni\
t.
2. Loosen and remove the bulb holder.
3. Let the connector with its wires remain attached to the bulb holder. \

4. Remove the bulb by pressing in and turning counter-clockwise.
5. Insert a new bulb into the holder and reinstall the holder into the t\
ail light assembly.
6. Close the cover.


Bulbs 1, 4:
5W/4 cp BA 15 s


Bulbs 2, 3, 5, 6:
21W/32 cp BA 15 s
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Press in the springs (sedans) Remove the cover (wagons)

High-mounted brake light

Sedans:
l Turn off the ignition.
l Press in the springs on both sides of the holder.
l Pull the cover towards you.
l Depress the catches on both sides of the reflector and withdraw it from \
the holder.
l Replace the bulb.
l Reinstall the reflector.
l Press the cover into place.

Wagons:
l Turn off the ignition.
l Press the sides of the cover using both hands and pull it out and down. \
l Remove the inner protective cover from the bulb.
l Remove the bulb by pressing in and turning slightly counter-clockwise.
l Replace the bulb.
l Reinstall the protective cover over the bulb.
l Press the cover into place.
pg. 6:10 Replacing bulbs
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l Turn the plastic cover counter-clockwise to remove it.
l Press the spring toward the lamp unit to release it and move it to the s\
ide.
l Replace the bulb.
l Reinstall in reverse order.




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