2012 VOLVO XC90 maintenance

09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs09

227
Back-up light
Parking light
Brake light
NOTE
If the message indicating a burned out bulb
remains in the information display after a
bulb has been replaced, consult a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician.

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Replacing bulbs 09
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Replacing bulbs in the taillight cluster
G027077
1. Switch off all lights and turn ignition key to
position 0.
2. Fold down the lower section of the tailgate,
and fold up the rear section of the cargo
area floor.
3. If the vehicle is equipped with the optional
grocery bag holder, detach the holder's
bands.
4. Remove the corner panel.
5. Open the cover in the side panel by pulling
the tab upward/outward.
6. Loosen the bolts.
7. Pull the entire tail light housing straight out.8. Disconnect the wiring.
9. Place the tail light housing on a soft cloth
to avoid scratching the lens.
10. Turn the lamp holder(s) counterclockwise
and pull out.
11. Turn signal, back-up light, brake light
bulbs: Turn the bulb counterclockwise and
remove it.
12. Parking light bulbs: Pull the bulb straight
out.
13. Insert a new bulb.
14. Place the lamp holder in the groove and
turn clockwise.15. Press wiring back into place.
16. Align the tail light housing with the holes for
the retaining bolts and press it into place.
17. Tighten the retaining bolts.
18. Reinsert the side and corner panels.

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Replacing bulbs09

229 Rear fog light
G027093
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Carefully insert a small screwdriver (see
illustration above).
3. Pry out the lamp housing.
4. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and
remove it.
5. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and
remove it.
6. Insert a new bulb and press the lamp hous-
ing back into place.
Front footwell lighting
G027079
The front footwell lights are located under the
dashboard on the driver's and passenger's
sides.
To replace a bulb:
1. Carefully insert a screwdriver and pry out
the lens.
2. Replace the defective bulb.
3. Reinstall the lens.
Cargo compartment light
G027084
1. Carefully insert a screwdriver and pry out
the lens.
2. Pry out the bulb and replace it.
3. Press the lens back into place.

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Replacing bulbs 09
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Vanity mirror lights
G027080
1. Carefully insert a screwdriver and pry out
the lens.
2. Pry out the bulb and replace it.3. Carefully press the lower edge of lens onto
the four tabs and press the upper edge of
the lens into place.
License plate lights
G030886
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Loosen the screws with a Torx screw-
driver.
3. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and
pull it out.
4. Pull out the defective bulb and insert a new
one.
5. Reinsert the bulb holder into the housing
and turn it clockwise.
6. Reinstall the housing and screw it into
place.
NOTE
Other bulbs may be difficult for you to
replace yourself. Let a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician replace these
bulbs if necessary.
Bulb specifications
Lighting functionWattageBulb
Low beam (halogen)55H11 LL
High beam (halogen)55H7 LL

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Replacing bulbs09
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.231
Lighting functionWattageBulb
Daytime running lights (models with Active Bending
Lights*)45H10
Front parking lights, front side marker lights, taillights5W5W LL
Front fog lights55H1
Front turn signals21H21W LL
Rear fog light21H21W LL
Brake lights, backup lights21P21W LL
Rear turn signals21PY21W LL
Vanity mirror lighting1.2SV5.5 (length 35mm)
License plate lighting5C5W LL
Glove compartment5SV8.5 (length 43mm)
Cargo area lighting10SV8.5 (length 43mm)
Front footwell lighting5SV8.5 (length 38mm)
NOTE
Please consult a Volvo retailer’s Parts
department for the most up-to-date speci-
fications.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Fuses 09
232* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Replacing fuses
G032337
Relays/fuse box in the engine compart-
ment
Fuse box in the passenger compartment,
behind the plastic cover
Fuse box in the passenger compartment,
on the edge of the dashboard
Fuse box in the cargo compartment
Fuse box in the cargo compartment1.
Additional fuses in cargo compartment
(XC90 Executive*)If an electrical component fails to function, it is
possible that a fuse has blown.
The fuse boxes are located in four different
places, see the illustration above.
A label on the inside of each cover indicates the
amperage and the electrical components that
are connected to each fuse.
The easiest way to see if a fuse is blown is to
remove it. Pull the fuse straight out. If a fuse is
difficult to remove, you will find a special fuse
removal tool (and several extra fuses) in the
passenger compartment fuse box on the driv-er's end of dashboard. From the side, examine
the curved metal wire (see the illustration) to
see if it is broken. If so, put in a new fuse of the
same color and amperage (written on the
fuse). Spare fuses are stored in the fuse box in
the engine compartment and the passenger
compartment. If fuses burn out repeatedly,
have the electrical system inspected by a
trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
1Certain markets only.

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WARNING
Never use metal objects or fuses with higher
amperage than those stated on the follow-
ing pages. Doing so could seriously damage
or overload the vehicle's electrical system.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Fuses 09
234* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Fuses in the engine compartment
G026972
When replacing fuses, be sure to replace a
blown fuse with a new one of the same color
and amperage (written on the fuse).
NoA
1ABS30
2ABS30
3Headlight washers35
4–20
5Auxiliary lights*35
NoA
6Starter motor relay25
7Windshield wipers15
8Fuel pump15
9Transmission control module
(6-cyl.)15
10Ignition coils, engine control
module20
11Throttle pedal sensor, A/C
compressor, e-box fan10
NoA
12Engine control module, fuel
injectors, mass airflow sensor15
13Intake manifold actuator (6-
cyl.)10
14Heated oxygen sensor20
15Crankcase ventilation, sole-
noid valves, A/C connection,
leakage diagnostics, engine
control module, mass airflow
sensor15