pg. 6:5 Replacing bulbs

Replacing bulbs


Make sure when installing bulbs, that the guide pin on the socket fits into its corresponding recess. When installing Halogen bulbs, do not touch the glass with your fingers because grease, oil or any other impurities can be carbonized onto the bulb and damage the reflector. Use bulbs of correct type and voltage. Failure to do so could cause the bulb failure warning light to activate.


NOTE: Turn the ignition and the light switch off before replacing any bulbs.



Parking light/direction indicator


1. Loosen the spring which retains the lamp housing.
2. Withdraw the entire lamp housing; separate the bulb holder from the lamp unit.
3. Leave the connector with its wires in the bulb holder.
4. Remove the bulb from the holder by pressing in and turning counter-clockwise.
5. Insert a new bulb and reinstall the unit in the reverse order.

pg. 6:6 Replacing bulbs


1 - Plastic cover, 2 - Bulb HB4/9006
3 - Bulb HB3/9005, 4 - Connector


Headlight bulb replacement


1. Turn the plastic cover counter-clockwise and remove it.
2. Turn the bulb and connector (one unit) 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and remove.
3. Disconnect the wiring from the bulb unit.
4. Connect a new bulb unit into the wiring without touching the bulb itself.
5. Re-insert the bulb into the headlight housing and turn 1/4 turn clockwise until the unit seats properly. The unit has three guide lugs to ensure proper seating.
6. Reinstall the plastic cover.


Headlight adjustment


The height of the headlight beams can be adjusted according to vehicle load. The headlights should be re-aimed if heavy loads are carried in the trunk/cargo area or rear seat, or when towing a trailer.
To adjust the headlights:

  • Park the car on a level surface and open the hood.
  • The headlights are equipped with a level which can be seen by looking through the clear "window" on the top of the headlight lens.
  • Turn the height adjustment knob (A) until the bubble in the level aligns with the "0" marks or within the dark marking lines.


    Lateral headlight adjustment should only be carried out by an authorized Volvo retailer. The lateral adjustment scale (B) should be preset to "0".

    pg. 6:7 Replacing bulbs, Sedans


    Lamp location- right side, A- covers, B- bulb holder


    Tail light bulbs (sedans)


    1. Tail light
    2. Direction indicator
    3. Brake light
    4. Tail light
    5. Back-up light
    6. Rear fog light (left side only)



    Location of bulbs in holder


    All the bulbs in the tail light unit are replaced from inside the trunk as follows:


    1. Turn the two plastic screws and open the cover over the rear lamp unit.
    2. Loosen and remove the bulb holder.
    3. Let the connector with its wires remain attached to the bulb holder.
    4. Remove the bulb by pressing in and turning counter-clockwise.
    5. Insert a new bulb into the holder and reinstall the holder into the tail light assembly.
    6. Close the cover.



    Bulbs 1, 4:
    5W/4 cp BA 15 s



    Bulbs 2, 3, 5, 6:
    21W/32 cp BA 15 s

    pg. 6:8 Replacing bulbs


    Removing speaker from upper section


    1,2,4 3,5

    21W/32cp BA 15s 21/4W BAZ 15d


    Tail light bulbs (wagons)


    1. Direction indicator
    2. Brake light
    3. Tail light
    4. Back-up light
    5. Tail light / Rear fog light (left side only)


    All the bulbs in the tail light unit are replaced from inside the cargo space as follows:

  • Turn the ignition key to position 0 and switch off the lights.
  • Remove the upper panel of the tail light unit by using a screwdriver and/or the lower panel by first removing the side floor cover and then the panel.
  • Press in the plastic catches (A or B) and take out the bulb holder.
  • Remove the speaker (optional) from the upper section of the tail light unit.
  • Leave the connector and cables connected to the bulb holder.
  • Remove the bulb by pressing it inwards and turning it slightly counter-clockwise.
  • Insert a new bulb into the bulb holder and reinstall the holder in the tail light assembly.
  • Check that the bulb works. Reinstall the cover.

    pg. 6:9 Replacing bulbs

    Depress the catches (sedans)

    Press sides and pull out/down (wagons)



    Press in the springs (sedans) Remove the cover (wagons)


    High-mounted brake light


    Sedans:

  • Turn off the ignition.
  • Press in the springs on both sides of the holder.
  • Pull the cover towards you.
  • Depress the catches on both sides of the reflector and withdraw it from the holder.
  • Replace the bulb.
  • Reinstall the reflector.
  • Press the cover into place.


    Wagons:

  • Turn off the ignition.
  • Press the sides of the cover using both hands and pull it out and down.
  • Remove the inner protective cover from the bulb.
  • Remove the bulb by pressing in and turning slightly counter-clockwise.
  • Replace the bulb.
  • Reinstall the protective cover over the bulb.
  • Press the cover into place.

    pg. 6:10 Replacing bulbs


    Brake lights mounted in spoiler (certain models)


  • Switch off the lights.
  • Unscrew the three screws.
  • Insert the screwdriver and turn gently to loosen the glass lens to gain access to the bulb holder.
  • Replace the bulb(s) and reinstall the bulb holder and glass lens.



    Insert screwdriver and turn


    Trunk light (sedans)/Rear courtesy light (wagons)


  • Switch off the lights.
  • Press in the catch with a screwdriver and remove the bulb holder.
  • Replace the bulb and reinstall the bulb holder.



    Phillips-head screwdriver for glass lens


    License plate lights (sedans and wagons)


  • Switch off the lights.
  • Unscrew the two screws.
  • Insert the screwdriver and turn gently to loosen the glass lens.
  • Replace the bulb and reinstall the glass lens.

    pg. 6:11 Replacing bulbs


    Insert screwdriver, turn and pull downward


    Front courtesy lights


  • Switch off the ignition.
  • Insert a screwdriver and turn carefully to loosen the glass lens.
  • Replace the bulb and press the glass lens back into place.



    Insert a screwdriver and turn


    Rear reading lights


  • Switch off the ignition.
  • Insert a screwdriver and turn to loosen the lamp unit.
  • Replace the bulb and press the lamp unit back into place.



    Insert a screwdriver and turn


    Vanity mirror


  • Switch off the ignition.
  • Insert a screwdriver under the lower edge and turn to loosen the glass lens.
  • Push out the bulb and replace it.
  • Press the lower edge of the lens into place above the four catches.
  • Press the upper edge of the lens into place.

    pg. 6:12 Replacing bulbs


    Insert the screwdriver and turn gently (rear door)


    Door warning lights


    Front

  • Slide the lamp unit upward and lift it out.
  • Twist off the bulb holder.
  • Pull the bulb straight out.
  • Replace the bulb.
  • Reinstall the holder and lamp unit in reverse order.


    Rear

  • Insert a screwdriver and turn carefully to loosen the glass lens.
  • Pull the bulb straight out.
  • Replace the bulb.
  • Press the lens back into place.



    Insert a screwdriver and turn


    Door step courtesy lights


  • Insert a screwdriver and turn carefully to loosen the glass lens.
  • Withdraw the lamp unit, bend back the tabs and remove the plate.
  • Replace the bulb.
  • Reinstall the plate.
  • Press the lamp unit back into place.


    NOTE: Other bulbs may be difficult for the owner to replace. Let your Volvo retailer replace these bulbs if necessary.



    Front fog lights in spoiler


    Front fog lights (option)


  • Switch off the lights.
  • Turn the plastic cover counter-clockwise to remove it.
  • Press the spring toward the lamp unit to release it and move it to the side.
  • Replace the bulb.
  • Reinstall in reverse order.



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