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- Diodes in the rear tail lights
Replacing bulbs at the front of the vehicle
All front  bulbs (except  the optional front  fog lights) are replaced  from  the engine compartment.
WARNING!
Active Bi -Xenon headlights (option) - due  to the high voltage  used by these headlights, these bulbs should only be
replaced  by an  authorized Volvo service technician.
Location of the bulbs in the headlight  housing
1. Side marker light
2. Turn  signal
3. Low beam headlight/parking light (halogen headlights)
4. High beam headlight, parking light (Active Bi -Xenon headlights)
Certain  models may have a  plastic tube that may hinder access to the bulbs. This tube can be  broken off and  discarded.
NOTE:  If you encounter  difficulty when changing a  bulb, please contact a  Volvo workshop.
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Replacing bulbs
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- Reinsert the lamp holder and  turn it clockwise until it seats  properly.
Front  fog lights (option)
Removing the defective bulb:
- Switch off the headlights and  turn the ignition switch to position 0.
- Turn  the bulb holder slightly  counterclockwise.
- Pull out and  remove the bulb.
Installing the new bulb:
- Insert the new bulb (it can only be  inserted in one  position).
- Reinsert the bulb holder and  turn it clockwise. "TOP" must  be  upward.
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Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs in the tail light  cluster
All bulbs in the tail light cluster can be  replaced  from  inside the trunk.
- Switch off all lights and  turn ignition key  to position 0.
- Unlock  and  fold down the side panel to access the bulbs.
The bulbs are located in two separate bulb holders,  an  upper and  a  lower. Each bulb holder has a  locking pin.
Replace bulbs in the upper and lower bulb  holders as follows:
- To ease the work: disconnect the cable from  the bulb holder.
- Press the catches  together and  pull out the holder.
- Replace the bulb.
- Reconnect the cable.
- Close and  secure the side panel.
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NOTE: If the message indicating a  burned out bulb remains in the information display after the bulb has been
replaced,  consult an  authorized Volvo retailer or workshop.
Location of bulbs
1. Brake light
2. Parking light (left side)
3. Fog light (one side)
4. Side marker lamp
5. Turn  signal
6. Back up light
High level  brake light
These bulbs are of a  special type. We recommend that you ask your Volvo retailer to replace  this  bulb.
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Replacing bulbs
License plate lights
- Switch off the ignition.
- Loosen  the screws with a  torx screwdriver.
- Carefully pull out the lamp housing.
- Turn  the bulb holder counterclockwise and  pull it out.
- Pull out the defective bulb and  insert a  new one.
- Reinsert the bulb holder into the housing and  turn it clockwise.
- Reinstall the housing and  screw it in place.
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Suspension
Rear suspension
Individual rear wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms,  double link arms  and  track rods.
Front  suspension
Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and  control arms  linked to the support frame. Power-assisted
rack and  pinion steering. Safety type steering column.
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Electrical system
BulbsBulbs TypeSocket
High beam H9 65W 
Low beam H11 55W 
Active Bi -Xenon headlight (option) 65WD1S
Front foglights H1 55 
Front foglights (S60 R) H3 55W 
Front/rear parking lights,
front  side marker lights,
rear footwell lighting,
license plate  lighting W5W
W2.1x9.5d
Front/rear turn signals (amber) PY21WBAU15s
Side turn signals WY5WW2.1x9.5d
Brake lights, backup lights,
rear foglight P21W
BA15s
Rear parking light P21/4WBAZ15d
Rear parking light R5WBA15s
Rear side marker light R10WBA15s
License plate  lighting WW5SV8.5
Front footwell lighting,
cargo area lighting C5W
SV8.5
Vanity mirror 1.2WSV5.5
WARNING!
Active Bi -Xenon headlights (option) - due  to the high voltage  used by these headlights, these bulbs should only be
replaced  by an  authorized Volvo service technician.
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Electrical system
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