V70: Electrical - MY2004 D5 - renew n/s headlamp bulb

thefifeflier · Dec 21st, 2008, 11:10

Does anyone know the procedure for changing a headlamp bulb on a 2004 D5 (nearside)? There ain't much space in there...

How easy is it to take out the headlamp? It looks like it's just 2 bolts on the top and one in the middle on the bottom. Can anyone confirm this before I start unscrewing things?

I Googled this query after finding nothing on this forum and some of the solutions are shocking - like it can only be done by the main dealer, for example...

thefifeflier · Dec 21st, 2008, 12:19

Sorry - just found this thread!

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?p=410228

cam · Dec 21st, 2008, 12:23

hi mate never done it,if its that tight maybe you could remove / loosen some of the stuff in the way, you shouldent need to remove the headlight though,cood luck,cam.

sorry i should look more too,just seen the thread.

Clan · Dec 21st, 2008, 12:29

The 2004 model is easy just turn the back cover anticlockwise a small amount .
It's the 2005 and later which are a problem ... volvo time is half an hour to do both sides by removing the air filter housing on the left side or ECU the other side .THEN you need long slim fingers to do it . not easy ...

thefifeflier · Dec 21st, 2008, 13:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clan

The 2004 model is easy just turn the back cover anticlockwise a small amount .
It's the 2005 and later which are a problem ... volvo time is half an hour to do both sides by removing the air filter housing on the left side or ECU the other side .THEN you need long slim fingers to do it . not easy ...

I think mine is actually the 2005 model (late 54 plate) - soft rubber back plate?

Clan · Dec 21st, 2008, 14:11

yes yours is in fact a 2005 then . You dont use the reg number to determine the model year . volvo model years change around june these days , then some stock may hang around for 6 months before becoming registered . The model year is a letter in the VIN ...

thefifeflier · Dec 23rd, 2008, 10:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clan

It's the 2005 and later which are a problem ... volvo time is half an hour to do both sides by removing the air filter housing on the left side or ECU the other side .THEN you need long slim fingers to do it . not easy ...

Having established mine is the 2005 model, I took the car round to my tame mechanic who took off the air filter and changed the bulb for me. Easy - 10 mins. Charged me a fiver for the new bulb! Reckon I could do it myself next time. (See the post I linked to above for detailed instructions)

However, he wasn't so sure about taking off the ECU to do the other side when it becomes necessary. Any thoughts on that, anyone?

Dec 21st, 2008, 11:10	#1
thefifeflier The Fife Flier Last Online: Jun 23rd, 2022 12:45 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Glasgow	MY2004 D5 - renew n/s headlamp bulb Does anyone know the procedure for changing a headlamp bulb on a 2004 D5 (nearside)? There ain't much space in there... How easy is it to take out the headlamp? It looks like it's just 2 bolts on the top and one in the middle on the bottom. Can anyone confirm this before I start unscrewing things? I Googled this query after finding nothing on this forum and some of the solutions are shocking - like it can only be done by the main dealer, for example... __________________ Jim Volvo XC60 D4 SE Lux 2014 38k mls Volvo 1800ES 1972 (now sold) plus 4 more (all gone)

Dec 21st, 2008, 12:19	#2
thefifeflier The Fife Flier Last Online: Jun 23rd, 2022 12:45 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Glasgow	Sorry - just found this thread! http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?p=410228 __________________ Jim Volvo XC60 D4 SE Lux 2014 38k mls Volvo 1800ES 1972 (now sold) plus 4 more (all gone)

Dec 21st, 2008, 12:23	#3
cam Premier Member Last Online: May 24th, 2024 08:08 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: llanhari	hi mate never done it,if its that tight maybe you could remove / loosen some of the stuff in the way, you shouldent need to remove the headlight though,cood luck,cam. sorry i should look more too,just seen the thread. Last edited by cam; Dec 21st, 2008 at 12:25. Reason: not looking enough

Dec 21st, 2008, 12:29	#4
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:50 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	The 2004 model is easy just turn the back cover anticlockwise a small amount . It's the 2005 and later which are a problem ... volvo time is half an hour to do both sides by removing the air filter housing on the left side or ECU the other side .THEN you need long slim fingers to do it . not easy ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Dec 21st, 2008, 14:11	#6
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:50 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	yes yours is in fact a 2005 then . You dont use the reg number to determine the model year . volvo model years change around june these days , then some stock may hang around for 6 months before becoming registered . The model year is a letter in the VIN ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

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