2025-2026 Volvo EX40 SUV Care and maintenance -> Replacing light bulbs User Manual
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13.6. Replacing light bulbs  
You can change some of the bulbs for your car's exterior lights yourself. However, most of the car's exterior  
lights are LEDs which should be replaced by an authorised Volvo workshop.  
Your car will notify you if it detects a broken light.  
Warning  
Risk of damaging electrical components  
Never insert a foreign object instead of a light bulb.  
Always use the same type when replacing a light bulb.  
Volvo recommends an authorised Volvo workshop for all light bulb replacements which are not clearly described in  
the user manual.  
Note  
Exterior lighting may temporarily contain water from condensation. This is normal and all exterior lights are designed to  
withstand this. Condensation is normally vented out of the light housing after a period of time.  
13.6.1. Replacing rear fog light bulb  
The rear fog light is located in the rear bumper on the driver's side of the car.  
Important  
Never touch the bulb glass with your bare fingers. Grease and oils from your fingers vaporise from the heat and will leave  
a deposit on the reflector, which may damage it.  
You need to make sure that the new bulb is of the correct type:  
H21W LL  
Rear brake light  
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1. Turn the car off.  
2.  
Insert a screwdriver behind the fog light's narrower short side and pry it out.  
3. Unplug the connector.  
4. Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise and pull it out.  
5. Press the light bulb and turn it anticlockwise to remove it from the holder.  
6. Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and turn it clockwise.  
7. Put the bulb holder back in place and turn it clockwise.  
8. Plug in the connector.  
9. Insert the hook on the wide part of the fog light unit into the rear bumper and push the unit in until the clips fasten into  
place.  
13.6.2. Replacing rear indicator light bulb  
The rear indicator bulbs are located behind the panel in the side of the boot.  
Important  
Never touch the bulb glass with your bare fingers. Grease and oils from your fingers vaporise from the heat and will leave  
a deposit on the reflector, which may damage it.  
You need to make sure that the new bulb is of the correct type:  
PY21W  
Rear indicator light  
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1. Turn the car off.  
2.  
Press the top edge of the panel cover to make it pivot and remove it.  
3. Move the insulation aside to access the support bridge.  
4.  
Unscrew the spring screw by turning anticlockwise. Leave the screw in the support bridge so that you can find it when you  
need it again.  
5. Press the clips into the sides and remove the support bridge.  
6.  
Turn the grey bulb holder anticlockwise and pull it out.  
7. Press the light bulb and turn it anticlockwise to remove it from the holder.  
8. Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and turn it clockwise.  
9. Put the grey bulb holder back in place and turn it clockwise.  
10.Make sure that the clips on the support bridge are positioned correctly and fasten it with the spring screw. Tighten the  
spring screw until it stops, max. 2 Nm (1.5 ft lbs).  
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11. Reposition the insulation.  
12. Reattach the cover panel. Push it in to make sure it's secured.  
13.6.3. Replacing brake light bulb  
The brake light bulbs are located behind the panel in the side of the boot.  
Important  
Never touch the bulb glass with your bare fingers. Grease and oils from your fingers vaporise from the heat and will leave  
a deposit on the reflector, which may damage it.  
You need to make sure that the new bulb is of the correct type:  
H21W LL  
Brake light  
1. Turn the car off.  
2.  
Press the top edge of the panel cover to make it pivot and remove it.  
3. Move the insulation aside to access the brake light.  
4.  
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Turn the black bulb holder anticlockwise and pull it out.  
5. Press the light bulb and turn it anticlockwise to remove it from the holder.  
6. Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and turn it clockwise.  
7. Put the black bulb holder back in place and turn it clockwise.  
8. Reposition the insulation.  
9. Reattach the cover panel. Push it in to make sure it's secured.  
13.7. Tools and equipment  
Your car is equipped with some tools that may be useful in certain situations. For example, if you need to  
change a wheel.  
The tools and equipment in your car are stored in different places, such as under the bonnet, in the glove box and in the boot.  
Be sure to familiarise yourself with where everything is stored so you don't have to search for something when you need it.  
Warning  
Store tools appropriately  
Always store loose tools and equipment in designated storage areas when not in use. Otherwise, they can cause damage  
or injury in the event of a collision.  
Read all instructions before using tools  
Before use, make sure you read and understand all the relevant instructions for tools and equipment, where available.  
Contact Volvo support for recommendations concerning tools and equipment for your car.  
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