Projects & Repairs --> Lights --> Headlights --> 2005 Volvo XC90
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The headlight assembly is removed by pulling out two slide clips. Wires are disconnected and access covers are removed to reach the light bulbs.
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Skill Level: 2-3 (Basic to Intermediate)
Time Taken: About 15 Minutes
By Jim Wilk, Licensed Auto Body Technician
The 2005 Volvo XC90 headlamp removal was simpler then the tail light removal.
These two slide clips were removed.
Notice how they are held in at the top and bottom.
Tip: If these slide clips are difficult to remove, a pair of channel-lock pliers work well to pry on the "L"-shape at the top.
The inboard clip is the shorter one and the outboard is longer.
Using a small flat screwdriver I pried up the red lock clip on the top of the wire connector (red arrow).
The red arrows show the three small bulbs at the bottom of the headlight assembly. To remove these, I just twisted counter clock-wise.
To gain access to the headlamp bulb, I turned the cover and removed it.
To remove the electrical connector, I pried slightly on the end tabs (red arrow) using a small screwdriver. Then I pulled the connector apart.
For the low beam, I used a replacement bulb number DP1255H11 from my local NAPA auto parts store.
There was a rubber cap covering the high beam bulb.
American aftermarket light bulb suppliers sell a replacement bulb numbered BP1265H9
I used the small screwdriver to push the spring retainer end (green arrow) down and over.
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Written October 22, 2009