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Replace The Headlight Bulbs on a Volvo 240

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Replacing the headlights in the Volvo 240 is a snap - you don't even need any tools. This how-to was for my 1993 240, however I believe this should cover any 1986+ 240.

Required Parts
Step by Step Instructions

Open the Hood

1

Pop open the hood release and open the hood.

Locate the Bulb to Replace

The bulbs should be easy to find - you can see the headlight assembly with the wires connected to it in the front of the engine bay.

Removing the old bulbs

2

First, unscrew the plastic collar around the bulb cable housing

3

Depress the tab on the bulb housing, then pull the cable harness away.

4

Now, pull the bulb housing out as well.

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Now the bulb is free!

Remove the Burnt Out Bulb

5

Now rotate the bulb out of the plastic housing.

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Install the New Bulb

6

Insert the new bulb into the housing and rotate it back into place.

Be careful not to touch the bulb glass - The oils from your skin can cause them to burn out prematurely. Use paper towels or gloves.

7

Put the housing back into the headlight assembly.

8

Reconnect the wiring harness to the bulb.

Final Test

9

Turn on the lights to test your new bulb. If the new bulb is a drastically different color or brightness, you may wish to replace the other side the same time.

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