Maintenance and service -> Replacing bulbs for Your Volvo Xc90 SUV 2020

Bulb types vary depending on model and

equipment level. If a light bulb¹⁵breaks, it can

be replaced by following the procedure

shown in the Owner's Manual.

Never touch the bulb glass with your bare

fingers. Grease and oils from your fingers

vaporize in the heat and will leave a

deposit on the reflector, which may dam-

age it.

Bulbs for active curve lighting* contain

traces of mercury and should therefore

always be submitted to a certified Volvo

service technician.

If you are experiencing problems with any

lights other than light bulbs, contact a work-

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shop¹⁶

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If there is a problem with an LED¹⁷light, the

entire lamp unit will normally need to be

replaced.

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If the error message persists after the

defective bulb has been replaced, we rec-

ommend a visit to an authorized Volvo

workshop.

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Replacing the low beam headlight bulbs

For information on lights not mentioned in

the Owner's Manual, contact a Volvo

dealer or a certified Volvo service techni-

cian.

Replacing daytime running lights/front

Exterior lighting such as headlights and

taillights may develop temporary conden-

sation on the inside of the lens. This is nor-

mal. All exterior lighting is designed to

resist this. Condensation is normally ven-

ted out of the lamp housing once the light

has been lit for some period of time.

parking light bulbs (p. 592)

WARNING

Replacing front turn signal bulbs

(p. 593)

The vehicle electrical system must be in

ignition mode 0 when bulbs are replaced.

Some vehicles do not have any light bulbs.

An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.

LED (Light Emitting Diode)

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* Option/accessory.

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Put the cover back in place in the reverse

order.

Removing the plastic cover to

replace bulbs

Removing the rectangular

headlight cover

The headlight bulbs can be replaced without

the assistance of a workshop, but before a

bulb can be replaced, the plastic cover over

the headlight needs to be removed.

Most of the bulbs in the headlight housing

can be accessed when the rectangular cover

is removed.

Before the rectangular cover can be removed,

the plastic covering over the headlight must

be removed.

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Replacing the low beam headlight bulbs

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Replacing daytime running lights/front

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parking light bulbs (p. 592)

Replacing front turn signal bulbs

(p. 593)

Left headlight.

1. Undo the four screws of the cover using a

Torx tool, dimension T20 (1). Do not undo

these completely; 3–4 turns is enough.

Push the cover to the side.

Lift the rubber strip by pressing it inward

into the engine compartment.

3. Remove the cover.

Release the pins in the plastic cover's four

clips by pressing them down with a

screwdriver or similar object and remove

the covering.

Put the cover back in place in the reverse

order.

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Location of exterior lights

Rear bulbs

Replacing the low beam headlight bulbs

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The vehicle's exterior lighting consists of sev-

eral different bulbs. LED¹⁸bulbs must be

replaced by a workshop. An authorized Volvo

workshop is recommended.

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Replacing daytime running lights/front

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Front bulbs (vehicles with halogen

headlights)

parking light bulbs (p. 592)

Replacing front turn signal bulbs

(p. 593)

Brake light (LED)

Parking light (LED)

Backup light¹⁹

Parking light (LED)

Turn signal (LED)

Low beams

Fog light (LED)

High beams

Brake light ‒ central, high-mounted (LED)

Daytime running light/parking light

Turn signal

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Front fog light/cornering illumination*

(LED)

Lighting control and panel (p. 152)

LED (Light Emmitting Diode)

Contact a workshop for replacement ‒ an authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.

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2. Remove the connector from the bulb.

Replacing the low beam headlight

bulbs

The low beam bulbs in the halogen head-

lights can be changed without the help of a

workshop.

Replacing the high beam headlight

bulbs

The high beam bulbs in the halogen head-

lights can be changed without the help of a

workshop.

3. Remove the bulb by pressing it slightly

upward and then pulling it out.

4. Insert the new bulb in the socket. The

bulb's guiding pin should point straight

up.

Before the bulbs can be replaced, the plastic

covering over the headlight must be removed.

Before the bulbs can be replaced, the plastic

covering over the headlight must be removed.

5. Press the connector into place.

Before the lamp can be replaced, the rectan-

gular headlight cover must be removed.

6. Put the round rubber cover back in place.

Never touch the bulb glass with your bare

fingers. Grease and oils from your fingers

vaporize in the heat and will leave a

deposit on the reflector, which may dam-

age it.

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Never touch the bulb glass with your bare

fingers. Grease and oils from your fingers

vaporize in the heat and will leave a

deposit on the reflector, which may dam-

age it.

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Left headlight.

1. Remove the round low beam rubber cover

from the headlight housing.

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Replacing daytime running lights/

front parking light bulbs

The daytime running light/parking light bulbs

in the halogen headlights can be changed

without the help of a workshop.

Before the bulbs can be replaced, the plastic

covering over the headlight must be removed.

Before the lamp can be replaced, the rectan-

gular headlight cover must be removed.

Left headlight.

Daytime running lights/parking lights are

easier to reach if the high beam headlight

bulbs are removed. The high beam head-

lights are mounted above and to the side of

the daytime running lights/parking lights.

Remove the high beam headlight bulb by

turning the bulb holder upward and then

pulling it straight out.

1. Remove the bulb by turning the bulb

holder upward and then pulling it straight

out.

1. Pull the daytime running light/parking

light bulb holder straight out.

2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.

3. Replace the bulb.

2. Carefully pry the plastic sleeve by the con-

nector's locking lug to release it.

4. Position the bulb holder in the socket and

push it into place.

3. Remove the connector from the bulb.

4. Replace the bulb.

5. If the high beam bulb holder has come

loose, position it in the socket and turn

downward.

5. Position the bulb in the socket and turn it

downward.

Never touch the bulb glass with your bare

fingers. Grease and oils from your fingers

vaporize in the heat and will leave a

deposit on the reflector, which may dam-

age it.

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Replacing front turn signal bulbs

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The turn signal bulbs in the halogen head-

lights can be changed without the help of a

workshop.

Before the bulbs can be replaced, the plastic

covering over the headlight must be removed.

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Before the lamp can be replaced, the rectan-

gular headlight cover must be removed.

Left headlight.

1. Press the retaining catches together and

pull the bulb holder straight out.

2. The bulb holder and bulb must be

replaced as one unit.

3. Position the bulb holder in the socket and

push it into place.

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Bulb specifications

Specifications for replaceable light bulbs.

If you are experiencing problems with any

lights other than light bulbs, contact a work-

shop²⁰. If there is a problem with an LED²¹

light, the entire lamp unit will normally need

to be replaced.

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Function

Type

H11

Low beams

High beams

Front turn signal

PY24W

PWY24W

Daytime running light/

parking light, front

21/5 W21/5W

Watt

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