XC70 dipped bulb replacement

Auldgit · May 10th, 2013, 15:58

Hi all, '07 185 hp D5 XC70. My n/s dipped beam bulb has failed. I've looked at it, read all the past threads, and am still not sure how best to approach the job (if at all). I'm not concerned how long it takes, but just how easy/difficult it is. My old '02 V70 I could do in minutes (had lots of practice).

I don't think with my old arthritic fingers I can attempt it in-situ, and I don't want to start removing lumps of electrical gear 'cos something always goes wrong afterwards, so is the best way to remove the bumper and then the headlamp? I can't find a thread on removing XC70 bumpers, is it the same as the V70? I managed that without any problems a couple of times.

Any advice greatly appreciated, otherwise it's a 25 mile round trip and half a day at the dealers, and no doubt a big bill.

Spike56 · May 10th, 2013, 17:45

Halfords, supply and fit! Watch someone else skin their knuckles. Worth the money for the chuckles!

Marmitespreader · May 10th, 2013, 17:47

Hi git

Ive put together a pdf of bumper removal and bulb replacement for you.
Hope I havent missed anything

Auldgit · May 10th, 2013, 18:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spike56

Halfords, supply and fit! Watch someone else skin their knuckles. Worth the money for the chuckles!

Hi Spike, I'm told they won't do Volvos, but must admit I've never tested it out. Might be worth a go just to test the anecdotes. Cheers AG

Auldgit · May 10th, 2013, 18:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marmitespreader

Hi git

Ive put together a pdf of bumper removal and bulb replacement for you.
Hope I havent missed anything

Marmite that's brilliant. Thanks a lot. Cheers. AG

Marmitespreader · May 10th, 2013, 19:06

Also, you're probably already aware, but osram ultralife bulbs have a 3 year gtee.

xc70jason · May 10th, 2013, 19:26

Hi Auldgit,just follow the pdf that Jim has done for you and you'll not go wrong.

Also,do you know what bulbs you need?.Do you know if they are halogen or xenon?.

Jason

Auldgit · May 10th, 2013, 19:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marmitespreader

Also, you're probably already aware, but osram ultralife bulbs have a 3 year gtee.

No I didn't know, that's very useful. Cheers AG

Auldgit · May 10th, 2013, 19:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by xc70jason

Hi Auldgit,just follow the pdf that Jim has done for you and you'll not go wrong.

Also,do you know what bulbs you need?.Do you know if they are halogen or xenon?.

Jason

Hi Jason, just ordinary halogen so far as I am aware. AG

xc70jason · May 10th, 2013, 21:36

Hi AG,if your headlight bulb looks like the headlight in the picture then its a HID xenon.If not its halogen.

Jason

May 10th, 2013, 15:58	#1
Auldgit Master Member Last Online: May 12th, 2024 17:38 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chester	XC70 dipped bulb replacement Hi all, '07 185 hp D5 XC70. My n/s dipped beam bulb has failed. I've looked at it, read all the past threads, and am still not sure how best to approach the job (if at all). I'm not concerned how long it takes, but just how easy/difficult it is. My old '02 V70 I could do in minutes (had lots of practice). I don't think with my old arthritic fingers I can attempt it in-situ, and I don't want to start removing lumps of electrical gear 'cos something always goes wrong afterwards, so is the best way to remove the bumper and then the headlamp? I can't find a thread on removing XC70 bumpers, is it the same as the V70? I managed that without any problems a couple of times. Any advice greatly appreciated, otherwise it's a 25 mile round trip and half a day at the dealers, and no doubt a big bill.

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