V50 w646.book - ESD - Volvo

09 Maintenance and service
09
Replacing bulbs
General
Changing front bulbs
All bulb specifications are given on page 247.
The following list contains bulbs and pointsource
lamps that are specialised or unsuitable
for changing except at a workshop:
• General interior lighting in the roof
• Reading lamps and glovebox lighting
• Indicator, door mirror and approach lighting
• High-level brake light
• Bi-Xenon headlamp
WARNING
On cars with Bi-Xenon headlamps, Xenon
lamp replacement must be carried out by an
authorised Volvo workshop. The headlamps
must be handled with extreme care due to
the high-voltage unit in the Xenon lamp.
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.
All front bulbs (except for fog lamps) are
changed by first removing the lamp housing
from the engine compartment.
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) .
IMPORTANT
Do not pull the electrical cable, only the
connector
– Unplug the connector by pressing down
the clip with a thumb (3) while moving out
the connector (4) with the other hand.
– 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 and refit the lamp
housing and 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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