Replacing The Main Beam Lamp - Volvo XC90 TWIN ENGINE Owner's Manual

Replacing the main beam lamp

The main beam lamp in halogen headlamps can
be replaced by the driver.
Before the bulb can be replaced, the oval cover
of the headlamp must be removed; see the sec-
tion "Removing the headlamp's oval cover".
IMPORTANT
Never touch the glass part of the bulbs with
your fingers. Grease from your fingers is
vaporised by the heat, coating the reflector
and then causing damage.
Left-hand headlamp.
1. Detach the bulb by turning the bulb holder
upward and then pulling straight out.
2. Carefully prize the plastic cover at the con-
nector's lock lug so that the lock lug relea-
ses.
3. Unplug the connector from the bulb.
4. Replace the bulb.
5. Fit the bulb in the socket and turn downward.
Related information
•
Removing the headlamp's oval cover (p. 548)
•
Bulb specifications (p. 550)
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Replacing daytime running light
bulb/position lamp bulb, front
The bulb for the daytime running light/position
lamp in halogen headlamps can be replaced by
the driver.
Before the bulb can be replaced, the oval cover
of the headlamp must be removed; see the sec-
tion "Removing the headlamp's oval cover".
NOTE
The bulb for the daytime running light/posi-
tion lamp is easier to access if the main beam
bulb is detached. The main beam bulb is fitted
diagonally above the daytime running light
bulb/position lamp bulb. Detach the main
beam bulb by rotating its bulb holder upwards
and then pulling straight out.
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