Our local Volvo dealer wanted $1000.00 to do this job, $600 for the part and $400 for labor. I bought the part online for $300 (new genuine Volvo part too) and thanks to your video, saved $600. Very much appreciated this detailed instruction.
Just replacing my rear light. Your guide is invaluable. Thanks, Volvo, for making the replacement sooooooo complicated. So far, the European light has been the same as the US version.
Thank you for making this video. As a new Volvo owner, this panel you took off was sitting with a huge gap at the top, so by watching you I was able to remove the panel and set it back in the correct way. You helped me a lot, many thanks again.
Thanks very much for this video - just saved me about £700 as this gave me the confidence to tackle replacing the rear light on my 2020 UK model. Very minor differences only and took me around 3 hours start to finish (as a complete novice).
So remove half the interior and the rear bumper to change a tail light. Got it, thank you. I was pretty sure I wasn’t going to buy an XC90 before, but now I’m 100% certain.
Great video and great description, too. I backed a 2013 C70 into a 2020 XC60 and broke a taillight on each car. Ebay to the rescue! OEM taillight (used) for the C70 was $54. I bought a Chinese knockoff (it's DOT approved) for the XC6- and it was $156 new. Hope the weather is good this Saturday. Many thanks!
Fantastic video with clear close up photography. You did a great job in explaining every little detail. Compliments also on your very cute assistant. 😊
Thank you so much for this excellent video. Great camera work and instructions on how to replace a poorly designed feature of an otherwise great car. You saved me a lot of money so I owe you a pint or two. Cheers TC
Very helpful. I was going great until I dropped the nut extracted with the very long extension. Search for ages to find it but no luck. Moral: take particular care when removing the nut requiring long extension. Let's hope I can put in the replacement without dropping it into the depths!
Very clear and detailed instructions BUT…a lot of steps and work! Have to decide if I want to tackle it myself. One broken tab or lost bolt, and I have a problem! Thank you.
Well people have been quoted over $1,000 so that’s why I did it for a good friend 😂 I decided to make the video to help save people such an unexpected cost
Yeah 😂 some cars you pull back the interior then have 3 bolts then it pops out but this one is crazy especially how the bumper has to come off and the trim by the back seats. I can’t imagine how much this would cost at the dealership
Thanks for this. Had to change the rear light on my V90. A few little differences but broadly the same approach. This video helped loads, thanks for posting!
@@MightyMag69 Hi, I can't remember as I did this a year ago 🙂 I think the big difference is the location of fittings due to the body shape difference. You can work it out if you follow the video.
Video well done Followed each step. Saved $500 install from local dealer. Bought replacement on line for one third the cost. Looks identical and fits will. Hopefully works for a while. Thanks
Great video - what a horrible process to replace a rear light! Local repair shop could n’t (or did n’t want) to handle this. Volvo need to re-engineer the rear light fittings to make things easier. One point I would suggest adding - good idea to connect the light unit up and check all is in order before you start bolting everything together again? Just a thought.
Thanks for the video. I had to replace my tail light after I hit a lamppost. It took me 3 hours, but without your video I have no idea what would happend. Q: How did you find out how to do this? Do you have a job at a garage or demolision yard? Or did you do it once before, because I don't see any hesitation.
No problem at all. I’m glad I could help. I actually have a company doing car wraps and taking off body panels and lights is better to be able to work in the crevices for a nicer look and a lot of cars are built the same way. This one was a little complicated compared to most but I’ve taken apart Lamborghinis and Ferraris and I’ve seen plenty of cars with strange engineering 😂
Thanks for the video! Just did my 2018 drivers side. There were some subtle differences but you saved me a ton of time! Thanks for doing it! Oh, and saved me a ton of money!
Awesome video! We broke our rear tail light and was quite shocked by the quotation we got from the dealer. Usually we'd bite the bullet to keep everything 100% OEM but it was just so incredibly ridiculous for some plastic bits. My first car didn't cost me that much. LOL BTW - where did you get your light assembly from?
That’s what everyone has been saying. It’s crazy how expensive the repair would be. I got it off eBay and it was from a front end wrecked car so great condition and still oem
I’m not sure exactly but I would think they might be similar. If you look up the taillight online, you might be able see if it looks like it goes behind the bumper and everything
Headlights and taillights for cars are glued and sealed together to prevent water and other contaminates from getting in and fogging them up or causing damage. I’ve never seen a car with removable lenses
Hello. Thank you for the video. My Volvo xc90 2016 has issue with the rear right taillight. The right turn signal not flash, but constantly light. The service man told me that I need new right taillight. Is it true?
So, finally, changed the rear light. Not without the 8 mm nut dropping off of the socket and down inside the car. Has anyone got any advice for getting it out. Before someone says, try a magnet, I don't have one. Probably better off just buying a new nut 😉
Good video, looking to do the same on the left side of a v90 due to water ingress causing the position light failing. This is a known issue with these and yet volvo dont give a sh*t. Their build quality is a disgrace in my opinion. I'd never buy another one.
Massive complication from Volvo - I need to this on a V90 and I am not sure it will be the same, easier or more difficult. Regardless is poor from Volvo: unnecessarily overcomplicated, I am disappointed!
this is the only video i could find for tail assembly removal for the SPA xc60 platform. gonna be tackling this in the next few weeks. cracked my left side backing into my apartment stall. perhaps you could add a part number for the right side (in case i crack the right side too...lol) btw, after providing my vin to my local dealership and confirming with other volvo online retailers, the left side tail lamp assembly part number is 31655358 (supercedes p.n. 31420431) for a 2019 xc60 t6 r-design. thanks for providing this helpful vid.
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Our local Volvo dealer wanted $1000.00 to do this job, $600 for the part and $400 for labor. I bought the part online for $300 (new genuine Volvo part too) and thanks to your video, saved $600. Very much appreciated this detailed instruction.
Yeah it’s crazy how much they want to charge, especially for the part. It’s kind of a hassle but worth all the savings lol. I’m glad I could help!
Amazing video. Saved us a fortune at the dealer. Really concise instructions. We managed to finish it in an hour. So grateful!
That’s awesome to hear!!! I’m glad I could help
Just replacing my rear light. Your guide is invaluable. Thanks, Volvo, for making the replacement sooooooo complicated. So far, the European light has been the same as the US version.
It’s crazy how the process is and how expensive the process is but I’m glad I could help!
Thanks for the video! I would never be able to do this without a great video like this.
I’m glad I could help
Thank you for making this video. As a new Volvo owner, this panel you took off was sitting with a huge gap at the top, so by watching you I was able to remove the panel and set it back in the correct way. You helped me a lot, many thanks again.
That’s awesome. I’m glad I could help!!!
Thanks very much for this video - just saved me about £700 as this gave me the confidence to tackle replacing the rear light on my 2020 UK model. Very minor differences only and took me around 3 hours start to finish (as a complete novice).
You’re welcome. I’m glad I could help!
Awesome instructions. I had no idea it would be so complex! Thanks for the video
The fact that the bumper has to partially come off is a little ridiculous but overall it wasn’t a bad project
So remove half the interior and the rear bumper to change a tail light. Got it, thank you. I was pretty sure I wasn’t going to buy an XC90 before, but now I’m 100% certain.
😂 yeah it’s a ridiculously over complicated process
Great video and great description, too. I backed a 2013 C70 into a 2020 XC60 and broke a taillight on each car. Ebay to the rescue! OEM taillight (used) for the C70 was $54. I bought a Chinese knockoff (it's DOT approved) for the XC6- and it was $156 new. Hope the weather is good this Saturday. Many thanks!
I’m glad I could help. Oh dang
Spot on. Thank you. Saved me a lot of time and I completed my replacement without a hitch. Directions were perfect.
You’re welcome! I’m glad I could help
Fantastic video with clear close up photography.
You did a great job in explaining every little detail.
Compliments also on your very cute assistant. 😊
I’m glad I could help. Yeah it’s really awesome when my girlfriend helps especially with the close up angles
Thanks to you, I have revived beautifully. Best video ever, when i see you buy me a beer, best of luck to you, from japan
You’re welcome! I’m glad I could help
Just saved us over 500$ with this tutorial, great video
I’m so glad I could help. Dealerships are a ripoff sometimes
Thank you so much for this excellent video. Great camera work and instructions on how to replace a poorly designed feature of an otherwise great car. You saved me a lot of money so I owe you a pint or two. Cheers TC
You’re welcome! I’m glad I could help. It’s a crazy process and I heard terrible stories about the cost to do this at the dealer.
Thank you for this video! I will be replacing our driver side assembly tomorrow. Never imagined it would be so complicated.
You’re welcome. It’s annoying how complicated they are
thank you! I wouldn't have been able to replace the light without your video.
Heck yeah! I’m glad I could help and you got it taken care of
Great video! Appreciate the key warnings and details (including socket sizes). Many thanks.
Thank you. I’m glad I could help!
This was an awesome video. Save me. Bunch of time and frustration. Can I buy you a beer?
😂 well I’m so glad I could help.
Thank you! Great video and without it, never would have got it done.
You’re welcome! I’m glad I could help. The dealership and other shops charge way too much
Very helpful. I was going great until I dropped the nut extracted with the very long extension. Search for ages to find it but no luck. Moral: take particular care when removing the nut requiring long extension. Let's hope I can put in the replacement without dropping it into the depths!
I’m glad I can help.
Oh no. That’s one thing I hate about working on cars, dropping things into the void lol
Very clear and detailed instructions BUT…a lot of steps and work! Have to decide if I want to tackle it myself. One broken tab or lost bolt, and I have a problem! Thank you.
Well people have been quoted over $1,000 so that’s why I did it for a good friend 😂 I decided to make the video to help save people such an unexpected cost
I think it's important to acknowledge that Volvo could not have made replacing its taillight any more complicated. Ridiculous amount of work.
Yeah 😂 some cars you pull back the interior then have 3 bolts then it pops out but this one is crazy especially how the bumper has to come off and the trim by the back seats. I can’t imagine how much this would cost at the dealership
Thanks for this. Had to change the rear light on my V90. A few little differences but broadly the same approach. This video helped loads, thanks for posting!
You’re welcome. I’m glad I could help!
Any tips on how the V90 differs? Do you have the electric parcel shelf?
@@MightyMag69 Hi, I can't remember as I did this a year ago 🙂 I think the big difference is the location of fittings due to the body shape difference. You can work it out if you follow the video.
Video well done Followed each step. Saved $500 install from local dealer. Bought replacement on line for one third the cost. Looks identical and fits will. Hopefully works for a while. Thanks
Heck yeah! It’s a ridiculous process and some people are being quoted over $1200 so I’m glad I could help
You are a life saver dude. Thank you.
You’re welcome. I’m glad I could help
Used your video to help change the tail light on my V90. Only a couple of minor differences but really helpful thank you.
Awesome!!! I’m glad I could help and it worked
Great video. I'm going to try it on my V90 CC this weekend. Many thanks!
Thank you! Best of luck. It’s not too bad but worth all the money you’ll save by doing it yourself
Great video - what a horrible process to replace a rear light! Local repair shop could n’t (or did n’t want) to handle this. Volvo need to re-engineer the rear light fittings to make things easier. One point I would suggest adding - good idea to connect the light unit up and check all is in order before you start bolting everything together again? Just a thought.
Yeah it’s the most complicated process I’ve ever had to deal with. Most cars you pull beck the carpet and just unscrew it from the back and that’s it.
Dude... Thank you ***SO*** much for this video! You just saved me hundreds of dollars!
No problem at all! It’s crazy the stories I heard about dealership costs for this
Great video. You have alot of patience. I was wondering if the reverse bulb is replaceable cause the bulb that's there is not bright enough. Thanks
Oh for that, I’m not sure exactly. They should all be able to come out but from the back side
Awesome video, saved me a fortune
Thank you! I’m glad I could help
The video was a huge help for someone coming from driving bmws and toyotas which are easier to work on than this.
I’m glad I could help. Yeah it’s a bit of a process for something seemingly simple lol
Awesome video. Volvo, you have a lot to learn about efficient design. The effort required to replace a tail light is absurd
Thank you! I’m glad I could help. Yeah it’s such a ridiculous process
Good video, I'll use this as a guide to remove the tail light of S60 sedan
Thank you. Hopefully the process is similar
Are you going to do a video about installing a hitch to your XC60 anytime soon? I would totally find that useful, too.
It’s actually a friend’s car I was helping out with but I can see if they might be interested in my doing that to their car 😂
Thanks for not given me the idea to continue 🙏👊
You’re welcome
Thanks for the video. I had to replace my tail light after I hit a lamppost. It took me 3 hours, but without your video I have no idea what would happend. Q: How did you find out how to do this? Do you have a job at a garage or demolision yard? Or did you do it once before, because I don't see any hesitation.
No problem at all. I’m glad I could help. I actually have a company doing car wraps and taking off body panels and lights is better to be able to work in the crevices for a nicer look and a lot of cars are built the same way. This one was a little complicated compared to most but I’ve taken apart Lamborghinis and Ferraris and I’ve seen plenty of cars with strange engineering 😂
Could you teach me how to remove the headlight assembly of this new XC60, it's really hard.
Possibly. It’s not my car but I can talk to the owner to see if I can do a video on that
MT Paradise thank you🥰
@@chougreen4414 no problem
Awesome, helpful video!!!
Beautiful car. Great job!!
Thank you
Awesome presentation
Thank you!
Thanks for the video! Just did my 2018 drivers side. There were some subtle differences but you saved me a ton of time! Thanks for doing it!
Oh, and saved me a ton of money!
I’m so glad I could help!
Awesome video! We broke our rear tail light and was quite shocked by the quotation we got from the dealer. Usually we'd bite the bullet to keep everything 100% OEM but it was just so incredibly ridiculous for some plastic bits. My first car didn't cost me that much. LOL BTW - where did you get your light assembly from?
That’s what everyone has been saying. It’s crazy how expensive the repair would be. I got it off eBay and it was from a front end wrecked car so great condition and still oem
any idea if doing similar stuff on V60 would be much different?
I’m not sure exactly but I would think they might be similar. If you look up the taillight online, you might be able see if it looks like it goes behind the bumper and everything
Did you do an aftermarket or pen light?
It was an oem light
Saved my day!
Awesome! I’m glad I could help
Thank you. Great video.
You’re welcome. Thank you!
Thanks for the video 👍🏾
No problem. I’m glad I could help
So you bought the whole taillight just to replace the red plastic cover ? Are the covers not being sold separately ?
Headlights and taillights for cars are glued and sealed together to prevent water and other contaminates from getting in and fogging them up or causing damage. I’ve never seen a car with removable lenses
thanks you saved me 300 usd! 👍🏽
No problem. I’m glad I could help
Hello. Thank you for the video. My Volvo xc90 2016 has issue with the rear right taillight. The right turn signal not flash, but constantly light. The service man told me that I need new right taillight. Is it true?
Oh with that I’m not completely sure. I wish I knew. If so, it would be cheaper to find one on eBay in good condition 😂
Can you tell me if the US version tail-light plugs are the same as the European version or not? Best regards from Portugal
Oh I’m not sure. I would assume it’s the same but I don’t know for sure
Thank you.@@MTParadise
You da man! Thanks
No problem lol. I’m glad I could help
Good for owners, by the way is it same to remove the V60 cc bumper?
For sure. I’m sorry but I’m not too familiar with the V60.
@@MTParadise I will do replacement and tell you :)
@@한국공사-c4s sounds good! I hope all goes well
You save my life 😉.
I’m glad I could help
@@MTParadise i'm juste afraid, because you start during the day and finish by Nigh 🤣🤣
@@bhobbit it was in the late afternoon but it also takes longer trying to film and get good shots 😂
Thank you !!!
You’re welcome!
Thank men muy buenos
Thank you
Dealer shows this to be a 2.5 hour job. This can definitely save you some money...especially at Volvo's hourly rate.
Oh for sure!!! The cost for parts is also crazy
Thank men
I’m glad I could help
thank u so much
No problem!!!
Now I understand the reason I had to wait 8 months for delivery 🤣🤣
😂😂😂 dang that’s a long time
So, finally, changed the rear light. Not without the 8 mm nut dropping off of the socket and down inside the car. Has anyone got any advice for getting it out. Before someone says, try a magnet, I don't have one. Probably better off just buying a new nut 😉
There are little grab tools that might help
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Could Volvo have made it any more complex??
I know right. Like why would they make it like this 🤦🏼♂️
Good video, looking to do the same on the left side of a v90 due to water ingress causing the position light failing. This is a known issue with these and yet volvo dont give a sh*t. Their build quality is a disgrace in my opinion. I'd never buy another one.
Oh dang that’s ridiculous. I hope everything works out
😅
Lol
Fucking great video . I really did save 100 dollar avoiding going to mechanics. 100 like mate 👍 👌.
I’m glad I could help! 🤘
I look this video because I have the same problem,it's totaly idiotic from Volvo 😳😳
It’s an over complicated process
Massive complication from Volvo - I need to this on a V90 and I am not sure it will be the same, easier or more difficult. Regardless is poor from Volvo: unnecessarily overcomplicated, I am disappointed!
Yeah for sure. It’s the most ridiculous process. Most cars you just pull back the carpet and the screws are with there but this is way overcomplicated
this is the only video i could find for tail assembly removal for the SPA xc60 platform. gonna be tackling this in the next few weeks. cracked my left side backing into my apartment stall. perhaps you could add a part number for the right side (in case i crack the right side too...lol) btw, after providing my vin to my local dealership and confirming with other volvo online retailers, the left side tail lamp assembly part number is 31655358 (supercedes p.n. 31420431) for a 2019 xc60 t6 r-design. thanks for providing this helpful vid.
Yeah there isn’t too much out there for it. It’s a crazy process to lol