Replacing the rear fog light bulb

The rear fog light bulb is located behind a panel on the inside of the trunk lid on the driver's side.

 Note

Replacement of the rear fog light bulb should only be performed by a workshop – an authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.

To replace the rear fog light bulb:

P5-1646-s90-Lampbyte Dimljus bak-Gummikåpa
Rubber cover the trunk lid lock.
  1. 1.Remove the rubber cover over the trunk lid lock by moving it from side to side and pulling it straight off. It can be put back into position by pressing it into place.
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Buttons in the trunk lid.
  1. 2.Remove the buttons in the trunk lid by inserting a flat object (e.g. a kitchen knife or screwdriver) behind the short sides of the button console and prying it out. The electrical connector for the buttons does not need to be disconnected.
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Trunk lid closing handle.
  1. The closing handle on the inside of the trunk lid must be removed on the side of the vehicle in which the fog light is mounted.
  2. 3.Insert a flat object (kitchen knife, screwdriver, etc.) into the sides of the handle console to release the two catches while prying out the handle. To put the handle back into position, press hard until the catches click back into the locked position.

 Important

Both lock lugs of the closing handle must be pressed in at the same time before the handle can be folded out and removed.
P5-1617-S90 Trunk lid panel clips removal
Attaching clips on the panel.
  1. 4.Remove the three outermost clips on the panel on the inside of the trunk lid on the side in which the fog light is mounted.
P5-1646-S90 Trunk lid clip
The rectangular section of the clip points toward the front and rear of the vehicle.
  1. 5.To remove a clip: Insert a flat object (e.g. kitchen knifes or screwdrivers) into both short sides of the clip to release both catches at the same time and then pry and pull out the clip.
P5-1617-S90 Trunk lid, 1 clip+3 snap release
The hinge's plastic cover is held into place by a plastic clip and three latches.
  1. 6.To remove the hinge's plastic cover on the side in which the fog light is mounted: Press down the pin in the center of the plastic clip using a screwdriver or similar. Pry/pull out the plastic clip.
  2. 7.Release the plastic cover's three latches using e.g. a small screwdriver and remove the plastic cover.
  3. 8.Carefully pry and pull down the loosened section of panel to access the bulb.

 Note

To bear in mind when reinstalling the plastic rivet for the plastic guard of the hinge:

  • Before the plastic rivet can be used for reinstallation, its center pin must first be pressed back far enough that it protrudes from the plastic rivet.
  • Once the plastic guard of the hinge is secured in position, press the plastic rivet into the hole of the plastic guard.
  • Finally, the pin is pressed into the plastic rivet until its end surface is in line with the surface of the plastic rivet.

Left-side rear fog light

P5-1617-S90 Rear fog light bulb replacement
Left-side bulb housing.
  1. 1.Remove the bulb holder by turning it a quarter-turn counterclockwise and then pulling it out.
  2. 2.Remove the old bulb from the bulb holder by pressing it in and turning it counterclockwise.
  3. 3.Insert the new bulb by pressing it in and turning it clockwise.
  4. 4.Wipe any dirt, grease or moisture from the bulb's glass.
  5. 5.Insert the bulb into the bulb holder and turn it a quarter-turn clockwise.
  6. 6.Put the panel, plastic cover over the hinge and other parts back into place in the reverse order.

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