Removal of the headlight can be virtually impossible without damaging it. However I have managed to change reflectors in situ. The glass is held on by clips all round. It is possible IIRC to remove the black plastic trim between the lamp and the grill then the trim on the top of the light. The clips can the be flicked off on these two sides allowing the others to be released by moving the glass. (I can't remember whether the indicator had to come off as well - it's on a fragile barbed plastic clip) The old retainers can be turned with a pair of pliers and the reflector removed. The new one can the be fitted with new retainers. The glass and clips are a bit of a fiddle to refit.
This method is also a way of removing the light unit. After the reflector is out the "captive" in plastic bolts can be seen and drilled out.
I will put this on my list of "how to" articles.
Mike
__________________
A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!
|