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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.231 Turn signal
1. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and
remove it.
2. Remove the bulb from the holder by press-
ing it in and twisting it counterclockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb and reinstall the bulb
holder in the headlight housing.
Side marker light
1. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise,
pull it out, and replace the bulb.
2. Reinstall the bulb holder. It can only be
installed in one position.
Front fog lights*
1. Switch off all lights and turn the key to
position 0.
2. Using a screwdriver or other suitable tool,
pry out the fog light cover and pull it
straight out as shown in the illustration.
> (Release the clips (1) and then pull
straight out (2).)
3. Unscrew the lamp housing's retaining
screw and remove the housing.
4. Disconnect the connector from the bulb.
5. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull it
out.
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6. Press a new bulb into place and turn it
clockwise.
7.
Reinsert the bulb holder. The mark TOP
should be upward.
8. Secure the fog light housing with the
retaining screw and press the panel back
into place.
Removing the taillight bulb holder
All bulbs in the taillight cluster can be replaced
from the cargo area. To access the bulb hold-
ers:
1. Switch off all lights and turn the key to
position 0.2. Remove the covers (A or B) in the left/right
panels to access the bulb holders.
3. Disconnect the wiring connector from the
affected bulb holder.
4. Press the catches together and pull out the
bulb holder.
5. Replace the defective bulb.
6. Press the wiring connector back into posi-
tion.
7. Press the bulb holder into place and rein-
stall the cover.
Location of taillight bulbs
Location of taillight bulbs
Brake light
Taillight/parking light/fog light
Turn signal
Back-up light
Taillight/parking light
Taillight/parking 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.
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234* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Cabin lighting in the cargo area
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The rear cabin lighting consists of a light on the
driver’s side of the cargo area
1. Insert a screwdriver and turn it carefully to
release the lens.
2. Remove the connector from the bulb
holder.
3. Replace the defective bulb.
4. Press the lens back into place.
Vanity mirror lighting
Removing the lens1. Insert a flat screwdriver under the lens and
carefully exert upward pressure to release
the retaining clips.
2. Snap out the lens.
3. Use needle nose pliers to pull the bulb
straight to the side. Replace the bulb. Do
not exert too much pressure on the bulb
with the pliers to help avoid damaging it.
Reinserting the lens1. Put the lens back into position.
2. Press it into place.
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.
Bulb specifications
Lighting
functionWattageBulb
Low beam
headlights
(halogen)55H11 LL
High beam
headlights
(halogen)60HB3
High beam
headlights
(models
with Active
Bending
Lights*)55H7 LL
Back-up
lights21P21W LL
Rear fog
light21P21/4W LL
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Lighting
functionWattageBulb
Taillights4P21/4W LL
Rear turn
signals21PY21W LL
Brake lights21P21W LL
Front turn
signals24PY24W SV
License
plate light-
ing5C5W LL
Vanity mir-
ror2W2x4.6d
type T5
Front park-
ing lights5W5W LL BV
Front side
marker
lights5W5W LL
Front fog
lights*35H8
Glove com-
partment
light3W2.1x9.5d
type T10
Lighting
functionWattageBulb
Footwell
lighting3W2.1x9.5d
type T10
Cargo
compart-
ment light5SV8.5 (length
38mm)
NOTE
Please consult a Volvo retailer’s Parts
department for the most up-to-date speci-
fications.