Volvo 2009 XC90 Owner's Manual page 221

Replacing bulbs in the taillight cluster
1. Switch off all lights and turn ignition key to
position 0.
2. Fold down the lower section of the tailgate,
and fold up the rear section of the cargo
area floor.
3. If the vehicle is equipped with the optional
grocery bag holder, detach the holder's
bands.
4. Remove the corner panel (A in the illustra-
tion above).
5. Open the cover (B) in the side panel by
pulling the tab (C) upward/outward.
6. Loosen the bolts (D).
7. Pull the entire tail light housing straight out.
8. Disconnect the wiring.
9. Place the tail light housing on a soft cloth
to avoid scratching the lens.
10. Turn the lamp holder(s) counterclockwise
and pull out.
11. Turn signal, back-up light, brake light
bulbs: Turn the bulb counterclockwise and
remove it.
12. Parking light bulbs: Pull the bulb straight
out.
13. Insert a new bulb.
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14. Place the lamp holder in the groove and
turn clockwise.
15. Press wiring back into place.
16. Align the tail light housing with the holes for
the retaining bolts and press it into place.
17. Tighten the retaining bolts.
18. Reinsert the side and corner panels.
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