Xenon bulb replacement,2006,XC70 D5 Euro 4.

John97Tdi · May 31st, 2020, 22:25

Hi,In the next few days I intend to replace both the dipped beam xenon bulbs in my car - one is flickering occasionally and the other has yellowed in colour. On reading several 'how to's' most people (and VIDA) say detach the front bumper and remove the headlights to get sufficient clearance. However on my car (as title) if I detached some cables on the R/H side and some cables and moved the airbox on the L/H side it looks as though I would have ample room to change the bulbs - or am I missing something? Before I leap into it has anyone with the same vehicle/engine combination changed the xenon's on their car and wondered what all the fuss was about?

Cheers

John

John97Tdi · Jun 2nd, 2020, 18:19

OK - since there's been no replies, I'll answer my own question!

As far as the 2006 XC70 with D5 Euro 4 engine is concerned, when it comes to changing the Xenon dipped bulbs it's certainly possible without removing the bumper and removing the headlights. Unclipping some cables from both sides and detaching the air box/combined ECU on the L/H side gives more than ample room to change the bulbs. Having said that, it wasn't exactly easy, since you really need a mirror and even then are working by and large by feel on fragile items which have been in place for years. Taking my time - learning as I went- start to finish for both bulbs took about an hour.

Cheers

John

barrybritcher · Jun 5th, 2020, 13:27

yea not worth it - whipping the bumper off is faster - if it was just 1x bulb it might be the same speed.

Montana · Jun 5th, 2020, 14:19

is there any need to touch the bumper, just remove the headlights - what am i missing?

barrybritcher · Jun 5th, 2020, 14:32

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Originally Posted by Montana

is there any need to touch the bumper, just remove the headlights - what am i missing?

no you dont NEED to.

but to see what you are doing yes / not to pass out by leaning forward with your head upside down / hand stuck in the hole YES! lol

barrybritcher · Jun 5th, 2020, 14:32

but if you do require to remove the whole light assembly, yes there are three bolts, two of which are hidden behind the bumper

Jazbee · Oct 30th, 2020, 18:09

There is no need to remove the bumper, not on an XC70 anyway (its a larger wrap around one as well

) Just remove the airbox / ecu as per the OP description

May 31st, 2020, 22:25	#1
John97Tdi Master Member Last Online: Today 20:05 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rochdale	Xenon bulb replacement,2006,XC70 D5 Euro 4. Hi,In the next few days I intend to replace both the dipped beam xenon bulbs in my car - one is flickering occasionally and the other has yellowed in colour. On reading several 'how to's' most people (and VIDA) say detach the front bumper and remove the headlights to get sufficient clearance. However on my car (as title) if I detached some cables on the R/H side and some cables and moved the airbox on the L/H side it looks as though I would have ample room to change the bulbs - or am I missing something? Before I leap into it has anyone with the same vehicle/engine combination changed the xenon's on their car and wondered what all the fuss was about? Cheers John

Jun 5th, 2020, 13:27	#3
barrybritcher Flaccid Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 16:09 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norwich	yea not worth it - whipping the bumper off is faster - if it was just 1x bulb it might be the same speed. __________________ 2001 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.3 Geartronic (Scrapped) 2007 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.4 Geartronic (Sold) 2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport Geartronic (Current)

Jun 5th, 2020, 14:19	#4
Montana Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:47 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Accrington	is there any need to touch the bumper, just remove the headlights - what am i missing? __________________ 2007 XC70 SE Lux D5 https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=305815 Previous: 2006 XC90 D5 , 2008 V50 2.0D

Jun 5th, 2020, 14:32	#6
barrybritcher Flaccid Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 16:09 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norwich	but if you do require to remove the whole light assembly, yes there are three bolts, two of which are hidden behind the bumper __________________ 2001 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.3 Geartronic (Scrapped) 2007 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.4 Geartronic (Sold) 2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport Geartronic (Current)

Oct 30th, 2020, 18:09	#7
Jazbee Junior Member Last Online: Feb 24th, 2022 13:16 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montrose	There is no need to remove the bumper, not on an XC70 anyway (its a larger wrap around one as well ) Just remove the airbox / ecu as per the OP description __________________ Current: XC70 D5 SE 2006 Previous: XC60 D5 (220) AWD R-Design Lux Nav 2015 XC70 D5 SE Lux 2007 V70 D5 SE 2008

Jun 2nd, 2020, 18:19	#2
John97Tdi Master Member Last Online: Today 20:05 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rochdale	OK - since there's been no replies, I'll answer my own question! As far as the 2006 XC70 with D5 Euro 4 engine is concerned, when it comes to changing the Xenon dipped bulbs it's certainly possible without removing the bumper and removing the headlights. Unclipping some cables from both sides and detaching the air box/combined ECU on the L/H side gives more than ample room to change the bulbs. Having said that, it wasn't exactly easy, since you really need a mirror and even then are working by and large by feel on fragile items which have been in place for years. Taking my time - learning as I went- start to finish for both bulbs took about an hour. Cheers John

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