2004 VOLVO XC90 headlight bulb

2004 VOLVO XC90
Headlight flasher (headlights off).
Move the lever towards the steering wheel. The headlight high beam will \
be on until the lever is
released.
4. Exterior courtesy lights.
Move the lever towards the steering wheel and release it.
NOTE: If the turn signal indicator flashes faster than normal, check for a bur\
ned-out turn signal bulb.
Home safe lighting
When you leave your vehicle at night, you can make use of the courtesy l\
ighting function:
l Remove the key from the ignition switch.
l Pull the turn signal lever towards the steering wheel (as when using th\
e headlight flasher function).
l Exit the vehicle and lock the doors.
The headlights, parking lights, license plate lights and the lights in t\
he sideview mirrors will now come
on and remain on for 30, 60 or 90 seconds (the time interval is at your\
discretion and can be changed by
an authorized Volvo retailer).
Approach lighting
When approaching the vehicle at night, press the yellow button in the ce\
ntral locking remote control (see
illustration on
page 73). This lights up the interior courtesy lights, parking lights, license\
plate lights and
the lights in the sideview mirrors.
Steering wheel adjustment
Steering wheel adjustment
Both the height and the reach of the steering wheel can be adjusted to a\
comfortable position for the
driver. Pull down the lever on the left of the steering column. Adjust t\
he steering wheel to a suitable
position and press the lever back into place to lock the steering wheel \
in the new position. Check that the
steering wheel is locked in the new position.
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locking system's remote control to reactivate such features as the power\
windows, moonroof, courtesy
lighting, etc.
WARNING!
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead \
compounds, chemicals known
to the state of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash h\
ands after handling.
pg. 135 Maintenance
Bulbs
The following bulbs are used in the vehicle:
1. Low beam/high beam 55W H7
2. Bi-Xenon headlight (option) 35W D2R
3. Backup light 21 W BA15
4. Brake light 21W BA15
5. Turn signals, rear
(amber bulb) PY21W
6. Turn signals, front H21W
7. Door step courtesy light/cargo area lighting W5W
8. Vanity mirror 1,2W
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9. License plate lighting/parking light in headlight/side marker light, \
rear W5W
Side turn signal W5W (amber bulb)
10. Fog lights, front 55W H1
11. Fog light, rear 21W BA5
12. Parking lights, rear P21/4W
l Never touch the glass of bulbs 1, 2, 3, 10 with your fingers. Grease and\
oils from
your fingers evaporate in the heat and will leave a deposit on the refle\
ctor, quickly
damaging it.
l Bi-Xenon headlight bulbs (option) contain trace amounts of mercury. Th\
ese
bulbs should always be disposed of by an authorized Volvo retailer.
WARNING!
Bi-Xenon headlights (option) - due to the high voltage used by these h\
eadlights, these bulbs should
only be replaced by an authorized Volvo service technician.
pg. 136 Maintenance

Retaining pins
Replacing high/low beams/turn signal/parking light bulbs
The entire lamp housing must be lifted out when replacing these bulbs.
To lift out the lamp housing:
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Open the hood.
3. Pull up the retaining pins (see the illustration above).
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4. Lift out the lamp housing.
CAUTION
- Do not touch the glass on the halogen bulbs with your fingers. Grease,\
oil, or any other impurities
can be carbonized onto the bulb and cause damage to the reflector.
- Be sure to use bulbs of the correct type and voltage.
Location of the bulbs in the headlight housing
1. Low beam headlight/Bi-Xenon headlight (option)
2. High beam headlight
3. Turn signal
4. Parking light
5. Side marker light
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pg. 137 Maintenance
Replacing the low beam bulb
1. Remove the plastic cover over the bulb (1) by turning it counterclo\
ckwise.
2. Pull the connector from the lamp housing (2).
3. Loosen the bulb's retaining spring by first moving it to the right an\
d then moving it out of the way.
4. Pull out the bulb from the holder.
5. Insert the new bulb (without touching the glass) in the holder.
6. Move the retaining spring up and push it slightly to the left until i\
t seats properly.
7. Press the bulb holder into place on the headlight housing.
8. Reinstall the plastic cap. The letters "HAUT" on the cap must be upwa\
rd.
Replacing the high beam bulb
1. Remove the rubber cover over the bulb (1) by pulling it off.
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2. Pull the connector from the lamp housing (2).
3. Loosen the bulb's retaining spring by first moving it to the right an\
d then moving it out of the way.
4. Pull out the bulb from the holder.
5. Insert the new bulb (without touching the glass) in the holder.
6. Move the retaining spring up and push it slightly to the left until i\
t seats properly.
7. Press the bulb holder into place on the headlight housing.
8. Press the rubber cover into place.
Replacing the parking light/side marker light bulbs
1. Turn the lamp holder approximately 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pull\
it out of the headlight housing.
2. Pull the bulb straight out.
3. Align the guide lugs on the side of the base of the new bulb in the g\
rooves in the holder and press it
into place.
4. Press the lamp holder into the place in the headlight housing and tur\
n it approximately 1/4 turn
clockwise.
pg. 138 Maintenance
Bulbs (contd)
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Replacing the turn signal bulb
1. Turn the lamp holder approximately 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pull\
it out of the headlight housing.
2. Press in the bulb slightly and pull it out of the holder.
3. Align the guide lugs on the side of the base of the new bulb in the g\
rooves in the holder. Press it in
and turn it slightly clockwise.
4. Press the lamp holder into the place in the headlight housing and tur\
n it approximately 1/4 turn
clockwise.
Replacing the side turn signal bulb
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Pry out the lens by inserting a small screw driver under the lower ed\
ge.
3. Turn the lamp holder 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pull it straight o\
ut.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of the holder.
5. Press the new bulb into the holder.
6. Reinsert the bulb holder in the lens and turn 1/4 turn clockwise.
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Gap 0.028-0.032 in.0.7-0.8
mm
Tightening torque 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm)
Firing order 1-2-4-5-3 1-5-3-6-2-4
* Models equipped with the optional rear A/C unit have 160 A generators.\

pg. 155 Specifications
Bulbs
Bulbs OutputSocket
Low beam 55 W H7
High beam 55 W H7
Bi-Xenon headlights
(option) 35 W
D2R
Fog lights, front 55 W H 1
Parking lights, front 5W5 W2.1x9.5d
Turn signals, front 21 W PY (amber)
Turn signals, rear 21 W PY (amber)
Parking lights, rear 5 W BA15
Brake light 21 W BA15
Back up lights 21 W BA15
Fog light, left rear 5 W BA15
License plate lighting 5 W W 2.1x9.5 d
Courtesy lighting, front 5 W SV 8.5
Cargo compartment lighting 5 W SV 8.5
Glove compartment lighting 3 W BA 9
Vanity mirror 1.2 W SV 5.5
pg. 156 Specifications
Engine specifications, Transmission
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