5w front side marker renew, simple, no.

Richardkimber · Nov 22nd, 2016, 12:14

V70 2005 front off side orange side marker is out.
Removed the screen washer filler spout and can only see the indicator bulb fixings.
How then do you renew the side marker bulbs ?
Tell me it not a headlight removal job !

jasmith44 · Nov 22nd, 2016, 12:36

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Tell me it not a headlight removal job ![/QUOTE]

It is not a headlight removal job.Consider yourself TOLD.Lol. I have no idea if it is or not.

A lex · Nov 22nd, 2016, 12:40

I did both of mine without removing the headlights.

Long nose pliers, flexible fingers, patience and a swear box is required.

But its definitely possible...

Richardkimber · Nov 22nd, 2016, 15:09

Found the long grey finger bar behind the indicator plug. Made a slotted tool out of 3/8" square dowel. This has got to work. Got it over the end of the finger bar.
Which ever way it was turned it would not budge and began to give some plastic snapping noises. Looks like its seized in the light fitting. That's probably why the last owner never renewed it.
The bumper will now have to come off at some later time.

BillDD5 · Nov 22nd, 2016, 15:40

The lamp holders are handed and need to be turned towards the rear of the car to remove. I.e. On the driver's side it needs to be turned clockwise about a 1/4 turn to free, and passenger side is anti-clockwise. I have just done this one on my V70 and use a 15mm 6-sided socket slipped over the plastic blade. It helps to switch the lights on to assist in guiding the holder back into its home!
Hope this helps...!
BillD

MWMan · Nov 22nd, 2016, 16:04

Have a look at this thread. http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...=247786&page=2 I posted this after getting myself into a right mess, which resulted in the bumper coming off! Post 12 is the one to read.

And as you will see, a long 22mm socket will fit just nicely over the holder.

Good luck !

Richardkimber · Nov 22nd, 2016, 18:13

Thanks to all, thats inspired me to have just one more go later this week.

Richardkimber · Nov 22nd, 2016, 19:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by MWMan

Have a look at this thread. http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...=247786&page=2 I posted this after getting myself into a right mess, which resulted in the bumper coming off! Post 12 is the one to read.

And as you will see, a long 22mm socket will fit just nicely over the holder.

Good luck !

I might be wrong, but I believe this thread you quote is about the indicator bulb, my problem is with the 5w orange position marker light. These are on the phase 2 V70 2005- and illuminate an orange quadrant to the rear of the indicator light lens and are permanently when the ignition is on. But knowing my luck with this car I will also have these problems with the indicator light.

MWMan · Nov 23rd, 2016, 05:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richardkimber

I might be wrong, but I believe this thread you quote is about the indicator bulb, my problem is with the 5w orange position marker light. These are on the phase 2 V70 2005- and illuminate an orange quadrant to the rear of the indicator light lens and are permanently when the ignition is on. But knowing my luck with this car I will also have these problems with the indicator light.

Ooops - sorry. Misunderstood. I have a 2003 V70 and this light is not on mine. I do learn something new every day however.

Richardkimber · Nov 23rd, 2016, 09:06

O dear, snapped the bottom edge of the finger bar turning it clockwise.

Nov 22nd, 2016, 12:14	#1
Richardkimber Senior Member Last Online: Sep 16th, 2018 21:34 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Malton Nth Yorkshire	5w front side marker renew, simple, no. V70 2005 front off side orange side marker is out. Removed the screen washer filler spout and can only see the indicator bulb fixings. How then do you renew the side marker bulbs ? Tell me it not a headlight removal job ! __________________ Current 04: V40 1.8 petrol Sport 68K. Current 05: V70 2.4D 80K Past 04: XC70 2.5 SE Lux, Petrol, Geartronic, 167K. Past 95: 940 2.3 LPT Manual Estate 178k mls: Past 96: 850 AWD, 86: 340 (my 1st Volvo)

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jasmith44 jasmith44 Last Online: May 14th, 2024 16:26 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: burnley	[QUOTE= Tell me it not a headlight removal job ![/QUOTE] It is not a headlight removal job.Consider yourself TOLD.Lol. I have no idea if it is or not. __________________ 244 / 460 / 440 /850x2/ s40x2 / s80 / s60 2.0t/ S60 ES T3. Current 2008 S80 2.5 SE T A.

Nov 22nd, 2016, 12:40	#3
A lex Premier Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2022 08:16 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Maastricht View Photos By: A lex	I did both of mine without removing the headlights. Long nose pliers, flexible fingers, patience and a swear box is required. But its definitely possible... __________________ 2007 V70 P3 2.0 Ex: 01 V70 T5, 04 S60 D5, 05 V70 D5, 09 XC90 D5 Other cars: MINI Clubman Cooper S, GMC Yukon XL Denali 6.2L, Ford Mustang GT 5.0 Supercharged 735bhp.

Nov 22nd, 2016, 15:09	#4
Richardkimber Senior Member Last Online: Sep 16th, 2018 21:34 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Malton Nth Yorkshire	Just got worse !!!! Found the long grey finger bar behind the indicator plug. Made a slotted tool out of 3/8" square dowel. This has got to work. Got it over the end of the finger bar. Which ever way it was turned it would not budge and began to give some plastic snapping noises. Looks like its seized in the light fitting. That's probably why the last owner never renewed it. The bumper will now have to come off at some later time. __________________ Current 04: V40 1.8 petrol Sport 68K. Current 05: V70 2.4D 80K Past 04: XC70 2.5 SE Lux, Petrol, Geartronic, 167K. Past 95: 940 2.3 LPT Manual Estate 178k mls: Past 96: 850 AWD, 86: 340 (my 1st Volvo)

Nov 22nd, 2016, 15:40	#5
BillDD5 Member Last Online: Dec 11th, 2023 11:47 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Tenby	Side marker lamp removal The lamp holders are handed and need to be turned towards the rear of the car to remove. I.e. On the driver's side it needs to be turned clockwise about a 1/4 turn to free, and passenger side is anti-clockwise. I have just done this one on my V70 and use a 15mm 6-sided socket slipped over the plastic blade. It helps to switch the lights on to assist in guiding the holder back into its home! Hope this helps...! BillD

Nov 22nd, 2016, 16:04	#6
MWMan Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 04:32 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Bishops Stortford	Have a look at this thread. http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...=247786&page=2 I posted this after getting myself into a right mess, which resulted in the bumper coming off! Post 12 is the one to read. And as you will see, a long 22mm socket will fit just nicely over the holder. Good luck !

Nov 22nd, 2016, 18:13	#7
Richardkimber Senior Member Last Online: Sep 16th, 2018 21:34 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Malton Nth Yorkshire	Thanks to all, thats inspired me to have just one more go later this week. __________________ Current 04: V40 1.8 petrol Sport 68K. Current 05: V70 2.4D 80K Past 04: XC70 2.5 SE Lux, Petrol, Geartronic, 167K. Past 95: 940 2.3 LPT Manual Estate 178k mls: Past 96: 850 AWD, 86: 340 (my 1st Volvo)

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