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222* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Introduction
All bulb specifications are listed on page 228.
The following bulbs should only be replaced by
a trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian:
•Dome lighting
•Reading lights
•Glove compartment lighting
•Turn signals in the door mirror
•Approach lighting in the door mirror
•Brake/fog/taillights
•Rear side parking lights
•Active Bending Lights and LED bulbs
NOTE
For information regarding any other bulbs
not mentioned in this section, please con-
tact your Volvo retailer or a trained and
authorized Volvo service technician.
WARNING
•Active Bending Lights* – due to the high
voltage used by these headlights, these
bulbs should only be replaced by a
trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician.
•Turn off the lights and remove the
remote key from the ignition before
changing any bulbs.
Headlight housing
WARNING
•The engine should not be running when
changing bulbs.
•When changing in the headlight hous-
ing, if the engine has been running just
prior to replacing bulbs, please be
aware that components in the engine
compartment will be hot.
The entire headlight housing must be lifted out
when replacing all front bulbs (except for the
fog lights).
CAUTION
Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fin-
gers. Grease and oils from your fingers
vaporize in the heat and will leave a deposit
on the reflector, which will damage it.

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NOTE
•Always switch off the ignition before
starting to replace a bulb.
•The optional Active Bending Light bulbs
contain trace amounts of mercury.
These bulbs should always be disposed
of by a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician.
Removing the headlight housing1. Switch off the ignition by pressing quickly
on the START/STOP ENGINE button and
remove the remote key from the ignition
slot
1.
2. (Upper illustration under "Headlight hous-
ing")
Withdraw the headlight housing's lock-
ing pins.
Pull the headlight housing straight out .
CAUTION
When disconnecting the connector, pull on
the connector itself and not on the wiring.
3. (Lower illustration under "Headlight hous-
ing")
Unplug the wiring connector by holding
down the clip with your thumb.
Pull out the connector with the other
hand.
4. Lift out the housing and place it on a soft
surface to avoid scratching the lens.
5. Replace the defective bulb(s).
Reinserting the headlight housing1. Plug in the connector until it clicks into
place.
2. Reinstall the headlight housing and locking
pins. Check that they are correctly
inserted. The headlight housing must be
properly inserted and secured in place
before the lighting is switched on or the
remote key is inserted into the ignition slot.
3. Check that the lights function properly.
Removing the cover to access the
headlights and parking lights
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NOTE
Before starting to replace a bulb, see
page 222.
1. Open the retaining clamp by pressing it to
the side.
2. Press down the clips on the upper edge of
the cover and remove it.
Reinstall the cover in the reverse order.
1Does not apply to vehicles with the optional keyless drive.

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Low beam, Halogen
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1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 222).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs.
3. Detach the bulb by pressing the upper sec-
tion of the retaining spring downward and
to the side.
4. Unplug the connector from the bulb.
5. Replace the bulb and reinsert it into the
headlight housing.
6. Put the cover back into position and rein-
stall the headlight housing.
High beam, Halogen
G021747
1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 222).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see
page 223).
3. Pull the bulb holder out of the headlight
housing.
4. Turn the defective bulb counterclockwise
and pull it out of the socket.
5. Press the new bulb into the socket until it
snaps into place. It can only be secured in
one position.
6. Return the bulb holder into position in the
headlight housing.7. Put the cover back into position and rein-
stall the headlight housing.
Extra high beam2
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1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 222).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see
page 223).
3. Remove the bulb by pressing the holder
downward.
4. Remove the connector from the bulb.
5. Insert a new bulb in the connector until it
snaps in place. It can only be inserted in
one way.
2Models with optional Active Bending Lights only.

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6. Return the bulb holder into position in the
headlight housing.
7. Put the cover back into position and rein-
stall the headlight housing.
Parking lights
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1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 222).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see
page 223).
3. To access the bulb, first remove the high
beam bulb.
4. Pull the wire to withdraw the bulb holder.
5. Remove the burned out bulb and install a
new one. It can only be secured in one
position.6. Press the bulb holder into the socket and
press until it clicks into place.
7. Put the cover back into position and rein-
stall the headlight housing.
Turn signals
G021750
1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 222).
2. Remove the round cover by pulling the tab
until the cover comes off.
3. Pull out the holder to access the bulb.
4. Remove the burned out bulb by pressing it
in slightly and turning out before pulling it
out. Press a new bulb into the socket.
5. Press the bulb holder into the socket and
press until it clicks into place.6. Press the cover until it clicks into position.
7. Reinstall the headlight housing.
Side marker lights
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NOTE
Before starting to replace a bulb, see
page 222.
1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 222).
2. Remove the round cover.
3. Pull the wire to withdraw the bulb holder.
4. Pull out the burned out bulb and install a
new one. It can only be secured in one
position.

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5. Press the bulb holder into the socket and
press until it clicks into place.
6. Press the cover until it clicks into position.
Front fog lights
1. Remove the cover by pressing in the clips
and pulling straight out.
2. Unscrew the fog light housing screw and
pull it out.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and
remove it.
4. Install a new bulb by turning clockwise.
5. Press the bulb into the holder. (The profile
of the bulb holder corresponds to the pro-
file of the foot of the bulb.)6.
Reinstall the bulb holder. The TOP mark on
the bulb holder must always be upward.
7. Put the cover back into place.
Location of taillight bulbs
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Taillight lens, right side
Parking/brake lights (LED)
Side maker lights (LED)
Turn signal
Reflector
Rear fog light (driver's side only)
Backup light
Brake lights (LED)
High-mounted brake lights (LED)
NOTE
If an error message remains in the display
after a faulty bulb has been replaced, con-
tact an authorized Volvo workshop.
Taillight housing, turn signal
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The bulbs in the taillight cluster are replaced
from inside the cargo area (not the LED func-
tions).
NOTE
Before starting to replace a bulb, see
page 222.
1. Open the panel.

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2. Remove the insulation by pulling straight
out.
3. Remove the entire bulb unit by turning its
handle counterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
Replace the bulb in the reverse order.
License plate lighting
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1. Remove the screws with a screwdriver.
2. Carefully detach the entire bulb housing
and pull it out.
3. Replace the bulb.
4. Refit the entire bulb housing and screw it
into place.
Footwell lighting
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1. Insert a screwdriver at the short end of the
lens closest to the tunnel console (the cen-
ter of the vehicle) and turn gently so that
the lens comes loose. (Applies to both
lights).
2. Turn carefully until the lens comes loose.
3. Replace the bulb.
4. Press the lens back into place.
Cargo area lighting
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NOTE
Before starting to replace a bulb, see
page 222.
1. Insert a screwdriver and gently turn so that
the bulb housing comes loose.
2. Replace the bulb.
3. Check that the bulb illuminates and press
it back into the bulb housing.