Removing The Headlamp's Oval Cover; Replacing The Main Beam Lamp - Volvo XC 90 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Removing the headlamp's oval
cover
Most of the headlamp's bulbs become accessi-
ble when the oval cover has been removed.
Before the oval cover can be removed, the plastic
cover over the headlamp must be removed; see
the article "Bulb replacement".
1. Unscrew the cover's four screws using a Torx
tool, size T20 (1). They must not be screwed
all the way out, 3 - 4 turns is enough.
Slide the cover to one side.
3. Remove the cover.
Reinstall the cover in reverse order.
492
Related information
•
Replacing the main beam lamp (p. 492)
•
Replacing daytime running light bulb/posi-
tion lamp bulb, front (p. 493)
•
Replacing the front direction indicator bulb
(p. 494)
•
Bulb replacement (p. 489)

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 article

"Removing the headlamp's oval cover".

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 it releases.
3. Unplug the connector from the bulb.
4. Replace the bulb.
5. Fit the bulb in the socket and turn downward.
The lamp can only be secured in one posi-
tion.