2011 VOLVO V50 fog light bulb

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8. Reinstall the headlight housing.
NOTE
Vehicles equipped with the optional Active
Bending Lights (headlights) have LED park-
ing lights that cannot be replaced.
Turn signal
G019150
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlight housing, see
page 224.
3. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and
remove it.4. Remove the bulb from the holder by press-
ing it in and twisting it counterclockwise.
5. Insert a new bulb and reinstall the bulb
holder in the headlight housing.
6. Reinstall the headlight housing.
Side marker light
G018050
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlight housing, see
page 224.
3. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise,
pull it out, and replace the bulb.
4. Reinstall the bulb holder. It can only be
installed in one position.5. Reinstall the headlight housing.
Front fog lights*
G019605
1. Switch off all lights and turn the key to
position 0.
2. Remove the panel around the fog light
housing by inserting a screw driver as
shown in the illustration and pressing the
panel outward to release the retaining clip.
3. Grasp the edge of the panel and pull it
straight out.
4. Unscrew the screw in the fog light housing
and remove it.

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Back-up light
Fog light
NOTE
If the message indicating a burned out bulb
remains in the information display after the
bulb has been replaced, consult a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician.
High-level brake lightThese bulbs should only be replaced by a
trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
License plate lighting
G014849
1. Switch off all lights and turn the key to
position 0.
2. Remove the screws with a screw driver.
3. Detach the lens (bulb housing) carefully.
4. Replace the defective bulb.
5. Reinstall the entire bulb housing and screw
it into place.
Footwell lighting
G020795
The footwell lighting is located under the dash-
board on the driver's and passenger's sides.
To replace a bulb:
1. Insert a screwdriver under the edge of the
lens. Turn the screwdriver gently to detach
the lens.
2. Remove the defective bulb.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Press the lens back into place.

11 Specifications
Electrical system
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12-volt system with voltage controlled gener-
ator. Single wire system in which the chassis
and engine block are used as conductors,
grounded on the chassis.
Battery
Voltage12 V
Cold start capacity (CCA)700 AA
Reserve capacity (RC)135 min
Capacity (Ah)80
AModels equipped with the Premium Sound audio system,
the Volvo Navigation System and/or keyless drive.
If the battery must be replaced, replace it with
one with the same cold start capacity and
reserve capacity as the original (see the decal
on the battery).
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Bulbs used in the car
BulbOutputType
Low beam headlights (models with halogen headlights)55WH7
High beam headlights (models with halogen headlights)55WH9
High beam headlights (models with Active Bending Lights* only)55WH7
Brake lights, back-up lights, rear fog light21WP21W
Front turn signals (models with halogen only), rear turn signals21WPY21W

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276* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
BulbOutputType
Front turn signals (models with Active Bending Lights*)24WPY24W
Rear parking lights, side marker lights (upper socket)5WP21/W5
Rear parking lights (lower socket)5WR5W
Footwell lighting, cargo compartment light, license plate lighting5WC5W
Vanity mirror1.2WFestoon
Front parking lights and side marker lights5WW5W
Front fog lights*35WH8
Glove compartment light3WFestoon
NOTE
For information regarding any other bulbs
not mentioned in this section, please con-
tact your Volvo retailer or a trained and
authorized Volvo service technician.