Other 70 Problem: - H7 Bulb Replacement

Stone Free · Jul 17th, 2011, 09:58

Hi,
Bought my V70 D5 S 163bhp (01 Plate - Reg Jan 2002) yesterday.....first impressions are good......especially fuel consumption with speed & acceleration. Noticed that the nearside H7 bulb has blown & checking out the forums seems its a real pain to replace (removing bumper etc) Can anybody advise ?
Thanks.

october37 · Jul 17th, 2011, 12:07

Both H7 bulbs on the 2002 D5 are a S** to replace, but can be done without removing the front bumper cover and headlight.
The L/H or near side one is easier to get at if you remove the air filter and housing first before the round plastic cover over the bulb, this turns anti-clockwise to remove. Then carefully pull the wiring clip from the rear of the bulb, this tends to get hot when the lights are in use, and gets brittle, so the clip is easily damaged. Release the retaining spring and remove the bulb. Its a bit of a fiddling job but can be done with a bit of patience.

55reg V70SE D5 AWD Geartronic

Stone Free · Jul 17th, 2011, 15:39

Thanks for your help on this one. I've just gone a bought a replacement from Halfords.....£16.00 supply & fit & it took him about 15 minutes with torrential rain I may add. They managed to access it without removing any other parts, but it was pretty fiddly job.

october37 · Jul 17th, 2011, 16:54

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Originally Posted by Stone Free

Thanks for your help on this one. I've just gone a bought a replacement from Halfords.....£16.00 supply & fit & it took him about 15 minutes with torrential rain I may add. They managed to access it without removing any other parts, but it was pretty fiddly job.

Both sides are difficult to access. Its possible without removing ether the ECU on the right of air filter on the left but easier if you do remove them out of the way.

Jul 17th, 2011, 09:58	#1
Stone Free VOC Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2024 14:12 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Llanddulas	H7 Bulb Replacement Hi, Bought my V70 D5 S 163bhp (01 Plate - Reg Jan 2002) yesterday.....first impressions are good......especially fuel consumption with speed & acceleration. Noticed that the nearside H7 bulb has blown & checking out the forums seems its a real pain to replace (removing bumper etc) Can anybody advise ? Thanks.

Jul 17th, 2011, 12:07	#2
october37 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 17th, 2023 13:24 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Whitehaven	Bulb Replacment Both H7 bulbs on the 2002 D5 are a S** to replace, but can be done without removing the front bumper cover and headlight. The L/H or near side one is easier to get at if you remove the air filter and housing first before the round plastic cover over the bulb, this turns anti-clockwise to remove. Then carefully pull the wiring clip from the rear of the bulb, this tends to get hot when the lights are in use, and gets brittle, so the clip is easily damaged. Release the retaining spring and remove the bulb. Its a bit of a fiddling job but can be done with a bit of patience. 55reg V70SE D5 AWD Geartronic

Jul 17th, 2011, 15:39	#3
Stone Free VOC Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2024 14:12 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Llanddulas	Bulb Replacment Thanks for your help on this one. I've just gone a bought a replacement from Halfords.....£16.00 supply & fit & it took him about 15 minutes with torrential rain I may add. They managed to access it without removing any other parts, but it was pretty fiddly job.

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