headlight bulb VOLVO V70 2003 Owners Manual

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pg. 120 Replacing bulbs
Replacing high/low beam headlight bulbs
The headlight bulbs must be replaced from the engine compartment.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the glass on halogen bulbs with your fingers. Grease, oil or any other impurities can be carbonized onto
the bulb and cause damage to the reflector.
Be sure to use bulbs of the correct type and voltage.
Removing a defective bulb
To remove a defective low beam bulb:
Switch off all lights and turn the ignition switch to position 0.
Open the hood.
Remove the plastic cover over the bulb (1) by turning it counterclockwise.
Remove the connector (2).
Loosen the retaining spring (3) by first moving it to the right and then moving it down, out of the way.
Pull out the defective bulb. Note the position of the guide lug on the base of the bulb (4).
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Installing a new bulb
To install a new low beam bulb (H7):
Insert the new bulb, without touching the glass, with the guide lug upward (1). The bulb will only seat properly in
this position.
Move the retaining spring up and push it slightly to the left until it seats properly (2).
Press the connector into place on the bulb (3).
Reinstall the plastic cover and turn it clockwise until it is correctly in place (4). "TOP" must be upward.
NOTE: If the vertical aim of your headlights needs to be adjusted for any reason (e.g., towing a trailer for extended
periods), this should be done by an authorized Volvo retailer.
pg. 121 Replacing bulbs
To remove and install a high beam bulb (HB3):
Switch off all lights and turn the ignition switch to position 0.
Open the hood.
Remove the cover by twisting it counterclockwise.
Twist the bulb holder counterclockwise, pull it out and fit a new bulb. Note its position.
Refit the bulb holder. It can only be fitted in one way.
Screw the cover back on. The word TOP should be upwards.
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Always turn the ignition off when:
Replacing ignition components e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
Do not touch any part of the ignition system while the engine is running. This may result in a shock and bodily
injury.
Front suspension
Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and control arms linked to the support frame. Power-assisted
rack and pinion steering. Safety type steering column. The alignment specifications apply to an unladen car but include
fuel, coolant and spare wheel.
Rear suspension
Individual rear wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms, double link arms and track rods.
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg. 148 Electrical system
Electrical system
12 Volt, negative ground.
Voltage-controlled generator. Single-wire system with chassis and engine used as conductors. Grounded on chassis.
Battery
Voltage: 12 Volt, capacity: 600 A/115 min reserve capacity.
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: max. current: 140 A
Starter motor:
Output: 1.7 kW
Bulbs
Bulb US no. Power Socket
Headlights
- High beam HB3 60W -
- Low beam H7 55W -
Front parking lights 5W W2.1x9.5d
Front direction indicators (yellow) 21 W BAU 15d Front fog lights H1 55 W -
Rear direction indicators (yellow) 21W BAU 15 s Tail lights 67 5W BA 15 s
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Headlight bulbs - replacing120
Headlight wiper blades - replacing140
Headlights34
Heated front seats38
Heated rear window38
Heated sideview mirrors38
Heating48-51
Hoisting the car133
Holder for grocery bags67
Home Safe System76
HomeLink®167-169
Hood - opening134
I
Ignition switch35
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)76, 87
Indicator lights28, 29
Inflatable curtain (IC)9
Instrument illumination34
Instrument panel27
Instruments26
Integrated booster cushion12
Interior Air Quality system51
Interior features - overview24
Interior lighting74
J
Jack72
, 112
Jump starting103
K
Key - removing from ignition switch87
Keyless entry system77, 78
Keyless entry system - replacing batteries78
Keylock87
Keys76
Kickdown91, 92
L
Label information142
License plate lights - replacing124
Lifting the car133
Lights - accessory31
Load carriers97
Locking and unlocking the car76
Locking steering wheel35
Long distance trip105
Long loads57
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