Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual page 236

09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs
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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 tail-
gate, and fold up the rear section of the
cargo area floor. If the vehicle is equipped
with the optional grocery bag holder,
detach the holder's bands.
3. Remove the corner panel.
4. Open the cover in the side panel by pull-
ing the tab upward and toward you.
5. Loosen the bolts.
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6. Pull the entire tail light housing straight
out.
7. Disconnect the wiring.
8. Place the tail light housing on a soft cloth
to help avoid scratching the lens.
9. Turn the lamp holder counterclockwise
and pull out.
10. Turn the bulb to be replaced counter-
clockwise and remove it.
11. Insert a new bulb.
12. Place the lamp holder in the groove and
turn clockwise.
13. Press wiring back into place.
14. Align the tail light housing with the holes
for the retaining bolts and press it into
place.
15. Tighten the retaining bolts.
16. Reinsert the side and corner panels.