Replacing bulbs

The halogen headlight and rear fog light bulbs1 can be replaced by the owner.

Before the halogen headlight bulbs can be replaced, that plastic covering over the headlight housing has to be removed and the housing has to be lifted out of the vehicle.

 Note

Halogen headlights are not available on all models or in all markets.

Consult your Volvo retailer if you are uncertain about the type of headlights in your vehicle.

The turn signal, high/low beam, Daytime Running Light and parking light bulbs will be accessible when the plastic covering has been removed.

P5-1617-S90/V90 Seal carrier removal
Release the pins in the plastic covering's four clips by pressing them down with a screwdriver or similar object and remove the covering.

 Note

The pins in the clips have to be pressed back completely before the clips are placed in the plastic covering.

When the covering is put back in place, the pins must be pressed so that their upper surface is flush with the surface of the clip.

 Note

  • For information regarding any bulbs not mentioned in this section, please contact your Volvo retailer or a trained and authorized Volvo service technician.
  • Always switch off the ignition before starting to replace a bulb.
  • If an error message remains in the display after a faulty bulb has been replaced, contact an authorized Volvo workshop.
  • Condensation may form temporarily on the inside of the lenses of exterior lights such as headlights, fog lights, or taillights. This is normal and the lights are designed to withstand moisture. Normally, condensation will dissipate after the lights have been on for a short time.
  • The optional Active Bending Light bulbs contain trace amounts of mercury. These bulbs should always be disposed of by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.

 Important

Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fingers. Grease and oils from your fingers vaporize in the heat and will leave a deposit on the reflector, which will damage it.

 Warning

  • The ignition should be switched off completely (be in ignition mode 0) when replacing bulbs.
  • If the engine has been running just prior to replacing bulbs in the headlight housing, please keep in mind that components in the engine compartment will be hot.

Front bulbs (vehicles with halogen headlights)

P5-1617-S90/V90 Front lamp positioning halogen ECE
  1. P5-Icon red circle 1Low beam
  2. P5-Icon red circle 2 High beam
  3. P5-Icon red circle 3Parking light/Daytime Running Light
  4. P5-Icon red circle 4Turn signal
  5. P5-Icon red circle 5Fog light with corner illumination (LED)*

Taillight bulbs

P5-1617-S90 Rear lamp positioning ECE
  1. P5-Icon red circle 1Fog light2
  2. P5-Icon red circle 2Taillight (LED)
  3. P5-Icon red circle 3 Turn signal
  4. P5-Icon red circle 4Side marker light (LED)
  5. P5-Icon red circle 5Brake light (LED)
  6. P5-Icon red circle 6Taillight (LED)
  7. P5-Icon red circle 7Backup light3
  8. P5-Icon red circle 8High-mounted brake light (LED)
  1. 1 Halogen bulbs are not available on all models.
  2. * Option/accessory.
  3. 2 Not available in all markets.
  4. 3 Must be replaced by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.