Volvo XC90 - Replacing the Main Beam Lamp

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4. Fit a new bulb in the socket. The bulb's guide
pin must be aimed straight upwards.
5. Press in the connector.
6. Refit the headlamp's round rubber cover.
Related information
•
Exterior lamp positions (p. 610)
•
Removing the plastic cover for bulb replace-
ment (p. 608)
•
Removing the headlamp's oval cover (p. 609)
•
Bulb specifications (p. 613)
Replacing the main beam lamp
The main beam bulb in the halogen headlamp
can be replaced without assistance from a work-
shop.
Before the bulb can be replaced, the oval cover
on the headlamp must be removed.
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.
Left-hand headlamp.
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 the lock lug relea-
ses.
3. Unplug the connector from the bulb.
4. Replace the bulb.
5. Fit the bulb in the socket and turn downward.
Related information
•
Exterior lamp positions (p. 610)
•
Removing the plastic cover for bulb replace-
ment (p. 608)
•
Removing the headlamp's oval cover (p. 609)
•
Bulb specifications (p. 613)