2002-2014 Volvo XC90 SUV Maintenance and service -> Replacing bulbs User Manual
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Maintenance and service -> Replacing bulbs for Your Volvo XC90 SUV First Generation (2002-2014)

Maintenance and service  
Replacing bulbs  
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– Unplug the connector by first pressing in  
the catch from underneath and then  
pulling it up a bit from above.  
– Lift out the entire headlamp insert and  
place it on a soft surface so as not to  
damage the lens.  
Refit the headlamp insert in reverse order.  
Check that the lock pins are correctly  
situated.  
Dipped beam, main beam,  
direction indicator, parking lamp  
and side marker light  
The entire lamp insert must first be removed  
when replacing dipped beam, main beam and  
parking lamp bulbs. To replace one of these  
bulbs, do the following and then consult the  
instructions for the specific lamp.  
Location of bulbs in front lamp  
1. Dipped beam  
2. Main beam  
3. Direction indicator  
4. Parking lamp  
5. Side marker lamps  
– Switch off all lights and turn ignition key  
to position 0.  
– Open the bonnet.  
– Release the insert by pulling up the two  
lock pins holding it in place.  
– Lift the insert straight out.  
NTP  
Maintenance and service  
Replacing bulbs  
Dipped beam lamp  
– Undo the outer cover by turning it  
anticlockwise.  
Main beam lamp  
– Undo the outer cover by pulling it straight  
out.  
Side marker lamps and  
position/parking lamps  
The bulbs are housed in bayonet holders.  
– Unplug the connector.  
– Unplug the connector.  
– Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise and  
remove.  
– Pull the bulb straight out.  
– Fit the new bulb by carefully pressing it  
into the recess.  
– Disconnect the spring clamp. First push  
to the right so that the spring clamp  
disconnects, then out and down.  
– Pull out the bulb.  
– Fit the new bulb. It can only be fitted in  
one position.  
– Press the spring clamp up and a little to  
the left so that it fastens in its catch.  
– Press the connector back in place.  
– Screw the cover back into place; the  
marking "HAUT" should be at the top.  
– Disconnect the spring clamp. First push  
to the right so that the spring clamp  
disconnects, then out and down.  
– Pull out the bulb.  
– Fit the new bulb. It can only be fitted in  
one position.  
– Press the spring clamp up and a little to  
the left so that it fastens in its catch.  
– Press the connector back in place.  
– Refit the cover.  
– Fit the bulb holder back in place and turn  
clockwise.  
NTQ  
Maintenance and service  
Direction indicators  
The bulbs are housed in bayonet holders.  
Side indicator lamp  
– Switch off all lights and turn ignition key  
to position 0.  
– Prise out the lamp housing from under-  
neath using a small slotted screwdriver.  
– Turn the bulb holder ¼ turn anticlockwise  
and pull straight out.  
– Pull the defective bulb straight out.  
– Replace with a new bulb and press the  
lamp straight in.  
Fog lamps  
– Switch off all lights and turn ignition key  
to position 0.  
– Turn the bulb holder slightly  
anticlockwise.  
– Remove the lamp.  
– Put the new bulb in place. The profile of  
the bulb holder matches the one on the  
foot of the lamp.  
– Refit the bulb holder by turning slightly  
clockwise. "TOP" should be up!  
– Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise and  
remove.  
– Press in the bulb, turn anticlockwise and  
remove.  
– Fit the new bulb by pressing it into the  
recess and then turning clockwise.  
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Maintenance and service  
Replacing bulbs  
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Location of bulbs in rear lamp  
cluster  
1. Direction indicator  
2. Brake light  
3. Reversing lamp  
4. Position lamps  
NOTE! If the error message "BULB  
FAILURE"/"CHECK BRAKE LIGHT" remains  
after a faulty bulb has been replaced then an  
authorised Volvo workshop needs to be  
consulted to rectify the fault.  
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Maintenance and service  
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– Place the insert on a soft surface so as  
not to scratch the glass.  
– Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise and  
pull it out.  
– Turn the bulb anticlockwise to loosen it.  
– Replace the bulb.  
– Refit the bulb holder in the recess and  
turn clockwise.  
– Press back the extra length of cable.  
– Refit the insert against the bolt holes.  
Press the insert into place.  
– Tighten the nuts.  
– Refit the side panel and corner piece.  
Bulbs in rear lamp cluster  
– Switch off all lights and turn ignition key  
to position 0.  
– Lower the bottom of the tailgate and open  
the floor hatch.  
– If the car is equipped with a grocery bag  
holder (option), loosen the holder’s  
retaining straps.  
– Remove the corner piece (A).  
– Open the hatch (B) in the side panel by  
pulling the catch (C) up and towards you.  
– Take spanner no. 10 out of the tool kit.  
– Loosen the nuts (D).  
– Pull the entire insert straight back.  
– Loosen the extra length of cable for better  
accessibility.  
NTT  
Maintenance and service  
Replacing bulbs  
Rear fog lamp  
Number plate lighting  
– Switch off all lights and turn ignition key  
to position 0!  
Courtesy lighting  
– Insert a slotted screwdriver as indicated  
by the arrow in the illustration.  
– Prise out the lamp insert.  
– Turn the lamp insert anticlockwise and  
pull out the bulb.  
Courtesy lighting is found under the  
dashboard on the driver and passenger  
sides. Do as follows to replace the bulb:  
– Remove the screw with a screwdriver.  
– Carefully detach the entire lamp housing  
and withdraw it. Turn the connector  
anticlockwise and pull out the bulb.  
– Replace the bulb.  
– Refit the contact and turn clockwise.  
– Refit the entire lamp housing and screw it  
into place.  
– Insert a screwdriver and gently turn so  
that the lamp housing comes loose.  
– Remove the blown bulb.  
– Replace the bulb. Check that the bulb  
lights.  
– Replace the bulb.  
– Refit the lamp housing.  
NTU  
Maintenance and service  
Bulbs in the cargo compartment  
Vanity mirror  
– Insert a screwdriver and gently turn so  
that the lamp housing comes loose.  
– Remove the blown bulb.  
– Replace the bulb. Check that the bulb  
lights.  
– Insert a slotted screwdriver at the side of  
the centre clip in the bottom edge of the  
mirror. Lift up so the centre clip releases.  
– Slide the screwdriver from side to side so  
that the outer clips release.  
– Refit the lamp housing.  
– Lift out the mirror insert.  
– Replace the bulbs.  
– Refit the insert top edge first. Be sure that  
the upper clips are properly depressed  
before pressing the insert back.  
NTV  

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