headlights VOLVO 850 1996 User Guide

1996 Volvo 850

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 a\
nd remove.
3. Disconnect the wiring from the bulb unit.
4. Connect a new bulb unit into the wiring without touching the bulb its\
elf.
5. Re-insert the bulb into the headlight housing and turn 1/4 turn clock\
wise 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 l\
oad. The headlights should be re-
aimed if heavy loads are carried in the trunk/cargo area or rear seat, o\
r when towing a trailer.
To adjust the headlights:
l Park the car on a level surface and open the hood.
l The headlights are equipped with a level which can be seen by looking th\
rough the clear "window" on
the top of the headlight lens.
l Turn the height adjustment knob (A) until the bubble in the level alig\
ns with the "0" marks or within
the dark marking lines.
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1996 Volvo 850
pg. 9:6 Specifications (cont.)
Electrical system

12 Volt, negative ground.
Voltage-controlled generator. Single-wire system with chassis and engine\
used as conductors.

Battery
Voltage 12 V
Capacity 520 A/100 min
(certain markets) 420 A/75 min

The battery contains corrosive and poisonous acids. It is of the utmost \
importance that old batteries are
disposed of correctly. Your Volvo retailer can assist you in this matter\
.

Generator
Rated output 1400 W
Max. current 100 A

Bulbs
Bulb US No. Power Socket No/
bulbs
Headlights
High beam
Low beam
HB3/9005
HB4/9006

70W
60W
–
–
2
2
Front parking lights/turn signals 1157 N.
A. 21/5 W/24/2.2
cp
BAY 15 d
2
Turn signals, rear – 21W BAU 15 s 2
Tail lights (sedan) 67 5 W/4cp BA 15 s 4
Tail lights (wagon) – 21/4W BAZ 15 d 4
Brake lights 1156 21W/32cp BA 15 s 2
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