bulb VOLVO S90 1998 User Guide

1998 Volvo S90
High-mounted brake light

To remove: (Sedans)
Turn off ignition.
Depress catch with a screwdriver. Pull
cover upward to remove it.
To remove: (Wagons)
Turn off ignition.
Grasp the cover with both hands and pull
it towards you.

Bulb Power CP(W) Socket US Bulb No.
High-mounted brake light 32(21) BA15s
1156 Depress catches and fit new bulb.

To fit:
Fit the reflector and check that the light
works.

4-door models
Press the cover into position, noting the
position of the alignment pin at the top.

Wagons
Align the catches and press the cover into
position.

Replacing bulbs pg. 87

Interior light and reading lights

Take hold of the front section of the light
as shown and pull straight down.

Press lens out from inside and replace
bulb. Check operation before reinstalling
lamp housing.

NOTE:
The wiring should not be pinched when
the lamp housing is reinstalled.


Bulb Power Socket
Interior light 10 W SV 8.5
Reading light 5 W W2.1x9.5d

Reading lamps, rear

The bulb in the adjustable reading lamps
can be changed as follows: insert a
screwdriver as shown and twist off the
lamp. Withdraw the bulb and fit a new one.
Replacing bulbs pg. 88
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Door warning lamps

All doors are equipped with red warning
lamps. To replace a bulb, insert a
screwdriver as shown in picture and gently
turn it to remove the lens. Withdraw the
bulb, replace it and re-insert the lens.


Insert screwdriver and turn

Vanity mirror

Insert a screwdriver and turn it to remove
the lens. Replace the bulb and press the
lens back into place.

Door step courtesy lights

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




Contents | Top of Page
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Chapter 9 - Specifications
pg. 121
Specifications
This chapter contains facts and figures pertaining to the technical spec\
ifications of
your car.
Oil/Fluids specifications pg. 122

Engine specifications pg. 123
Cooling system pg. 124
Fuel system pg. 124
Distributor ignition system pg. 124
Transmission pg. 125
Suspension pg. 125
Electrical system/bulbs pg. 126
Capacities pg. 127
Service manuals, Road assistance pg. 128
Dimensions and weights pg. 129
Oil/Fluids Specifications
pg. 122
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Electrical system

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

Battery
Voltage 12 V
Capacity 600 A/125 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 (certain models: 1680 W)
max. current 120 Amp (certain models: 120 Amp)
Bulbs
Bulb Trade
No. Power
Socket No.
of
bulb
Headlights HBI/9004 65/45 W – 2
Parking
lights,
turn
signals,
front 1157 N.
A.
21/5
W/24/2.2 cp BAY
15
2
turn
signals,
rear 1156
21W/32cp BA
15s 2
Tail lights 2x67 5W/4cp BA
15s 2
Brake
light 1156
21 W/32cp BA
15s 2*
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Tail light/
Brake
light 1157
21/5W/32/3cp BA
15d 2**
High-
mounted
brake
light 1156
21 W/32cp BA
15s 1
Back-up
lights 1156
21 W/32cp BA
15s 2
Rear fog
light 1156
21 W/32cp BA
15s 1
Front fog
lights GE881
27 W – 2
*Sedan
** Wagon

The following bulbs may be obtained from your
nearest Volvo retailer:
Bulbs Power Socket No. of
bulbs
License plate
light (wagon) 4W
BA 9s 2
(sedan) 5W W2.1x9.5d 2
Door warning
lights 3W
W2.1x9.5d 4
Interior light 10 W SV8.5 1
Reading lights,
front 5W
W2.1x9.5d 2
rear 5W W2.1x9.5d 2
Trunk light 10 W SV8.5 1
Glove box light 2W BA9 s 1
Instrument
lighting 3W
W2.1x9.5d 3
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The following should be
checked regularly:

Coolant level should be
between the expansion tank
marks. Mixture: 50% anti-
freeze and 50% water. See
page 118.

Power steering - When
cold, the level must not be
above the COLD mark and
when hot it must not be
above the HOT mark. Top
up if the level drops to the
ADD mark with ATF fluid.
See page 116.

Engine oil - level should be
between the dipstick marks.
The distance between the
marks represents approx. 1
US qts. (1 liter). See page
108.

Brake fluid - check,
without removing the cap,
that the level is above the
MIN mark. Use brake fluid
DOT 4+. See page 116.

Washer fluid - reservoir
should be filled with water
and solvent (wintertime:
windshield washer anti-
freeze). See page 119.

Octane rating, see page 55.

Tire pressure, see label located on
the rear edge of the right front
door.

Bulbs Power Socket US Bulb
No.
1 70 W HB3/9005
2 60 W HB4/90006
3 5W BA 15
s 67
4 21 W BA 15
s 1156
5 21/5
W BAY
15 d
1157
6 21 W BAU
15 s –
7 21/5
W BAY
15d
1157NA

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