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- Disconnect the wiring connector.
- Loosen the retaining spring by first moving it to the right and then m\
oving it outward and downward,
out of the way.
- Pull out the defective bulb.
Installing the new bulb:
- Insert the new bulb, without touching the glass, with the guide lug up\
ward. The bulb will only seat
properly in this position.
- Move the retaining spring up and push it slightly to the left until it\
seats properly.
- Reconnect the wiring connector.
- Reinstall the plastic cover.
NOTE: If the vertical aim of your headlights needs to be adjusted for any rea\
son (e.g., towing a trailer
for extended periods), this should be done by an authorized Volvo retai\
ler.
High beam headlight
(Halogen headlights)
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Removing the defective bulb:
- Switch off the headlights and turn the ignition switch to position 0. \
- Remove the cover to access the bulb assembly.
- Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull it out.
- Disconnect the wiring connector by pressing the lock tab out and pulli\
ng.
- Twist the bulb counterclockwise, and pull it out of the holder.
pg. 200 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs
Installing the new bulb:
- Connect the wiring connector to the new bulb until it clicks into plac\
e.
- Insert the bulb into the headlight housing and turn it until it is sec\
urely in place.
- Press the cover back into place.
Parking light
(Halogen headlights)
Removing the defective bulb:
- Switch off the headlights and turn the ignition switch to position 0. \
- Remove the plastic cover of the low beam headlight assembly. Pull out \
the parking light holder.
- Pull the bulb out of the holder.
Installing the new bulb:
- Press a new bulb into the holder.
- Reinsert the bulb and holder into place.
- Reinstall the plastic cover.
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Parking light
(Active Bi-Xenon headlights)
Removing the defective bulb:
- Switch off the headlights and turn the ignition switch to position 0. \
- Remove the plastic cover of the high beam headlight assembly. Pull out\
the parking light holder.
- Pull the bulb out of the holder.
Installing the new bulb:
- Press a new bulb into the holder.
- Reinsert the bulb and holder into place.
- Reinstall the plastic cover.
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Replacing bulbs
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Turn signal, driver's side
Removing the defective bulb:
- Switch off the headlights and turn the ignition switch to position 0. \
- Pull out the bulb holder by twisting it counterclockwise.
- Remove the bulb from the holder by pressing it in and turning it count\
erclockwise.
Installing the new bulb:
- Insert the new bulb into the holder by pressing it in and turning it c\
lockwise.
- Reinsert the bulb holder in the headlight housing and twist it clockwi\
se until it seats properly.
Turn signal, passenger's side
- Switch off the headlights and turn the ignition switch to position 0. \
- Remove radiator pipe (1) from the box.
- Remove filler pipe screw (2).
- Pull the filler pipe (3) straight up.
- Remove vent hose (4) from filler pipe.
Installing the new bulb:
- Replace the bulb (same procedure as the driver's side bulb).
- Ensure that the seal between the washer fluid reservoir and the filler\
pipe is correctly positioned.
- Press the filler pipe (3) back into position.
- Press the vent hose (4) into place on the filler pipe.
- Reinstall and tighten the filler pipe screw (2).
- Reinstall the radiator pipe to the box (1).
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Replacing bulbs
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Side marker light
- Turn the lamp holder counterclockwise and pull it out.
- Pull out the defective bulb and insert a new one.
- 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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pg. 203 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs in the tail light cluster
All bulbs in the tail light cluster can be replaced from inside the carg\
o area.
1. Turn signal
2. Brake light
3. Parking light
4. Fog light (left side only)
5. Backup light
To replace a bulb
- Switch off all lights and turn ignition key to position 0.
- Open the access panel.
- Twist the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it.
- Press the bulb inward, twist it counterclockwise and extract it.
- Fit a new bulb.
- Fit the bulb holder in place and twist it clockwise.
- Refit the sound insulation and put the access panel back in place.
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.
Replacing turn signal and brake light bulbs
- Switch off all lights and turn the ignition switch to position 0.
- Using a screwdriver, carefully pry off the speaker grille.
- Pull out the red tab in the speaker.
- Then press on the black pin above the extracted red tab and twist out \
the speaker.
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- Twist the bulb holder counterclockwise, and withdraw it.
- Fit a new bulb.
- Fit the bulb holder in place and twist it clockwise.
- Refit the speaker and press in the red tab.
- Press the speaker grille back into position.
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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License plate lights
- Switch off the ignition.
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- 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.
Door step courtesy lights
The door step courtesy lights are located under the dash on the driver's\
and passenger's sides. To replace
a bulb:
- Carefully insert a screwdriver and pry out the lens.
- Replace the defective bulb.
- Reinstall the lens.
Vanity mirror
- Carefully insert a screwdriver and pry out the lens.
- Pry out the defective bulb and replace it.
- Carefully press the lower edge of the lens onto the four tabs and pres\
s the upper edge of the lens into
place.
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