Opening the hood
To open the hood:
Pull the lever located under the left side of the dash to release the hood lock.
Lift the hood slightly.
Press up the release control located under the front edge of the hood (at the center) up to the right, and lift the hood.
WARNING!
Check that the hood locks engage properly when closed.
Engine compartment
1. Cooling system expansion tank
2. Power steering fluid reservoir
3. Dipstick - engine oil
4. Radiator
5. Cooling fan
6. Washer fluid reservoir
7. Engine oil filler cap
8. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
9. Battery
10. Relay/fuse box
11. Air cleaner
WARNING!
The cooling fan may start or continue to operate (for up to 6 minutes) after the engine has been switched off.
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Removing the headlight housing
The entire headlight housing must be lifted out when replacing the high/low beam, parking light, turn signal, and side
marker bulbs. To lift out the housing:
Remove the key from the ignition and turn the headlight switch to position 0.
Open the hood.
Pull up the headlight housing's retaining pin (1)
Pull the headlight housing to one side and then forward (2).
Disconnect the wiring connector.
Lift out the headlight housing and place it on a soft surface to avoid scratching the lens.
After the defective bulb has been replaced, reinsert the housing in the reverse order. Check that the retaining pin is
correctly inserted.
WARNING!
Bi -Xenon headlights (option) - due to the high voltage used by these headlights, these bulbs should only be replaced
by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Low beam bulb
Open the hood.
Remove the headlight housing.
Press the retaining clamps to the sides.
Release the bulb's retaining spring by pressing it to the right, and then moving it outward and downward.
Pull out the bulb.
Disconnect the wiring connector from the bulb. Installing a new bulb.
Insert the new bulb. It can only be installed in one position.
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