How do you change the low beam headlight bulb on an S60 Volvo?

Answer 1

Courtesy of the Volvo Owner's Manual.

Low beam bulb

To remove a defective bulb:

• Switch off the ignition.
• Open the hood.
• Remove the plastic cover over the bulb (1) by turning it counterclockwise.
• Remove the connector (2).
• Loosen the retaining spring (3) by first moving it to the right and then moving it down, out of the way.
• Pull out the defective bulb. Note the position of the guide lug on the base of the bulb (4).

To install a new bulb:

• Insert the new bulb, without touching the glass, with the guide lug upward (1). The bulb will only seat properly in this position.
• Move the retaining spring up and push it slightly to the left until it seats properly (2).
• Press the connector into place on the bulb (3).
• Reinstall the plastic cover and turn it clockwise until it is correctly in place (4). "TOP" must be upward.

Changing the Low beam headlights on a Volvo S60 2.5T

It will take you at least one hour to complete this bulb replacement. Although the Volvo manual tell you to release the retaining spring there is no spring to release on the 2005 Volvo S60 2.5 T

First start with the driver side you will need to remove the air filter and it housing. After removing the filter pull up hard on the housing and it will release from the three snaps. This will give you easy access to the low beam headlight.

Remove the rubber cover and reach in to the cavity and turn the bulb assembly to the right a quarter turn if you are in front of the car. Gently pull the bulb out with the connecter attached. Make sure the orange gasket come out with the assembly.

Disconnect the connector from the defective bulb and connect it to the new bulb assembly. Insert the new bulb into the cavity and line up the three prongs, look thru the lens to make sure it is lined up properly then make a quarter turn to the left. Put back on the rubber cover and the filter housing.

On the passenger side all you have to remove is the rubber cover and use that same procedure to replace and replace the bulb assembly.