Replacing Bulbs - Volvo S40 Manual

Replacing bulbs

General
All bulb specifications are given on page 219.
The following list contains bulbs and point-
source lamps that are specialised or unsui-
table for changing except at a workshop:
• General interior lighting in the roof.
• Reading lamps.
• Glovebox lighting.
• Direction indicators in the door mirrors.
• Approach lighting in the door mirrors.
• High-level brake light.
Important!
Never touch the bulbs glass with your
fingers. Grease and oils from your fingers
are vaporised by the heat, coating and
damaging the reflector.
Changing front bulbs
All front bulbs (except for fog lamps) are
changed by first removing the lamp housing
from the engine compartment.
WARNING!
On cars with Bi-Xenon headlamps, all
work on the lights should be carried out at
an authorised Volvo workshop.
Bi-Xenon headlamps must be handled with
extreme care due to the high-voltage unit.
Maintenance and service
Removing the lamp housing:
– Remove the ignition key and turn the light
switch to position 0.
– Withdraw the lamp housing's locking
pin (1).
– Pull the lamp housing to the side and then
forward (2).
– Unplug the connector.
– Lift out the lamp housing and place it on a
soft surface to avoid scratching the lens.
Fitting the lamp housing:
– Plug in the connector.
– Refit the lamp housing and fit the locking
pin. Check that the pin is correctly
inserted.
– Check the lighting.
The lamp housing must be plugged in and
secured in place before the lighting is turned
on or the ignition key inserted into the ignition
switch.
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