Rear light cluster removal V50.

Rotorboy65 · Jun 16th, 2018, 15:01

Hi, has anyone ever removed the rear light cluster on a V50? I have located the 3 retaining nuts and removed them.
But the light was still stuck fast, I didn't want to start pulling on the unit to hard , just in case I ended breaking the light.
Can anyone help me out and point me in the right direction. Many thanks Leigh.

Petey80 · Jun 16th, 2018, 16:16

Which model V50 do you have?

Pre or facelift?

Rotorboy65 · Jun 17th, 2018, 10:14

Hi Peter 80, it's on a 59 plate facelift model. Soz should of mentioned that. Cheers Leigh.

Petey80 · Jun 18th, 2018, 08:46

In that case, same as mine.

The unit comes out as a whole and has a number of securing/guide pins on it.

With the bulb holders removed as well, it may be "stuck" on. If it's never been removed before, the sponge/rubber seal will be slightly bonded to the car due to water and dirt.

A little force should help it on its way. Maybe use a plastic pry tool or butter knife to help.

This video should help you see where it connects etc. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaEVCuq5fXQ

Rotorboy65 · Jul 6th, 2018, 11:38

Nice one, I will have another look in a couple of weeks. Only just seen your reply mate, haven't been on here for a while. Always seem to be a work.

Just wanted to get lights off so I can give them a light tint. Had my windows tinted not long ago. So wanted to get it themed with light tints. Just a few more things to do to the car and it should be finished.

But I bet I can find something else to change.......many thanks for the reply mate.

Petey80 · Jul 6th, 2018, 11:49

Not a problem, happy to help.

Jun 16th, 2018, 15:01	#1
Rotorboy65 New Member Last Online: Aug 26th, 2020 08:30 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Southampton	Rear light cluster removal V50. Hi, has anyone ever removed the rear light cluster on a V50? I have located the 3 retaining nuts and removed them. But the light was still stuck fast, I didn't want to start pulling on the unit to hard , just in case I ended breaking the light. Can anyone help me out and point me in the right direction. Many thanks Leigh.

Jun 16th, 2018, 16:16	#2
Petey80 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 20:13 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: North East, Teesside	Which model V50 do you have? Pre or facelift? __________________ Thread V40 T2 R-Design - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...56#post2901756 Thread V50 D2 R-Design - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=264890 - CRASHED

Jun 18th, 2018, 08:46	#4
Petey80 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 20:13 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: North East, Teesside	In that case, same as mine. The unit comes out as a whole and has a number of securing/guide pins on it. With the bulb holders removed as well, it may be "stuck" on. If it's never been removed before, the sponge/rubber seal will be slightly bonded to the car due to water and dirt. A little force should help it on its way. Maybe use a plastic pry tool or butter knife to help. This video should help you see where it connects etc. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaEVCuq5fXQ __________________ Thread V40 T2 R-Design - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...56#post2901756 Thread V50 D2 R-Design - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=264890 - CRASHED

Jul 6th, 2018, 11:49	#6
Petey80 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 20:13 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: North East, Teesside	Not a problem, happy to help. __________________ Thread V40 T2 R-Design - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...56#post2901756 Thread V50 D2 R-Design - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=264890 - CRASHED

Jun 17th, 2018, 10:14	#3
Rotorboy65 New Member Last Online: Aug 26th, 2020 08:30 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Southampton	Hi Peter 80, it's on a 59 plate facelift model. Soz should of mentioned that. Cheers Leigh.

Jul 6th, 2018, 11:38	#5
Rotorboy65 New Member Last Online: Aug 26th, 2020 08:30 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Southampton	Nice one, I will have another look in a couple of weeks. Only just seen your reply mate, haven't been on here for a while. Always seem to be a work. Just wanted to get lights off so I can give them a light tint. Had my windows tinted not long ago. So wanted to get it themed with light tints. Just a few more things to do to the car and it should be finished. But I bet I can find something else to change.......many thanks for the reply mate.

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