Bulb replacement

The bulb in the halogen headlamp, reversing lamp and rear fog lamp can be replaced by the driver.

The bulb in the halogen headlamp can be replaced without the help of a workshop, but the plastic cover over the headlamp must be removed before a bulb can be replaced.

P5-1617-S90/V90 Seal carrier removal
Press down the pins into the plastic cover's four clips using a screwdriver or similar and lift away the cover.

 Note

Points to remember when the cover is refitted:

  • The pin in the clip needs to be pressed back fully before the clip is refitted in the cover.
  • When the cover is refitted, the pin must be pressed in until the end surface is level with the surface of the clip.

The reversing lamp bulb and the rear fog lamp bulb can be replaced without assistance from a workshop.

Contact a workshop1 if there is a fault in bulbs other than the bulbs in the halogen headlamps, the reversing lamp bulb or the rear fog lamp bulb. If a fault occurs in LED2 lamps, the entire lamp unit usually must be replaced.

 Warning

The car's electrical system must be in ignition position 0 when replacing bulbs.

 Important

Never touch the glass part of the bulbs with your fingers. Grease from your fingers is vaporised by the heat, coating the reflector and then causing damage.

 Note

If an error message remains after the broken bulb has been replaced then we recommend visiting an authorised Volvo workshop.

 Note

Outside lighting such as headlamps and rear lamps may temporarily have condensation on the inside of the lens. This is normal, all exterior lighting is designed to withstand this. Condensation is normally vented out of the lamp housing when the lamp has been switched on for a time.

Lamps, front (car with halogen headlamps)

P5-1617-S90/V90 Front lamp positioning halogen ECE
  1. P5-Icon red circle 1 Dipped beam
  2. P5-Icon red circle 2Main beam
  3. P5-Icon red circle 3Daytime running lights/position lamps
  4. P5-Icon red circle 4Indicator
  5. P5-Icon red circle 5Front fog lamps/cornering lights* (LED2)

Lamps, rear

P5-1617-V90 Rear lamp positioning ECE
  1. P5-Icon red circle 1Position lamps (LED)
  2. P5-Icon red circle 2Position lamps (LED)
  3. P5-Icon red circle 3 Fog lamp
  4. P5-Icon red circle 4Reversing lamp
  5. P5-Icon red circle 5 Indicator3
  6. P5-Icon red circle 6 Brake light (LED)
  7. P5-Icon red circle 7Brake light - central, high-level (LED)
  1. 1 An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.
  2. 2 LED (Light Emitting Diode)
  3. * Option/accessory.
  4. 3 Contact a workshop for replacement - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.