Thank you for posting this. My son and I followed your instructions and it allowed him to fix his own headlight - I just supervised. A great experience for a young man to fix his own car.
You are a life saver, it all came out fine except a little screw connector on the box that broke no problem. I got it changed and back together. I was stressed when I looked at the location and thought I better check on TH-cam and at 70 years old still got it fixed. Thanks so much!!!!
Helpful video, thanks! MY TIPS: 1. Low beams use H11 bulbs. (Volvo Owners Manual has H7, which is NOT correct.) 2. Use long life bulbs (e.g., Hella H11LL). Otherwise they will fail again much sooner because low beams are on all the time. 3. Small amount of lube on bulb tabs makes it easier to twist new bulbs into place. Make sure they lock. 4. Hooking up cold air snorkel should be checked at both ends. 5. Lid needs to be tilted up at the front to engage tabs at back of filter box. Checked on my 2008 S60 2.5T.
Really helpful!!!! - saved me on research, broken plastic and who knows what else. I was able to do it without removing snorkle at box - lift up bottom of box and the flex pipe moves (if you want more room then pop off snorkel). Those air box 4prong clips were a major pain - i sprayed mine with silicone spary and then they popped off - I used a socket to push down on them to help as well. 2007 S60
Perfect instructions. Just one caution note: Don’t start the car with the airflow sensor plug undone. If you do, you will get an Engine System Service Required error code 042 air flow sensor. It can only be reset with an ECU computer link.
Thanks. This info was enough to help me to change the h7 bulb. To get the bulb in correct orientation and the metal wire locked was the tricky part for my 12 size hand.
Haven't done the deed yet but am glad to know that the airfilter box comes out (even without tools). Couldn't get my hands to the headlight rear cap when I tried before. Removing the air box seems to be the trick. Off to Auto Zone Saturday for the change! Thanks!
This last time I did this I adapted a socket wrench to pop those ‘Christmas tree’ retainers. I never thought of just pulling on them. Sure enough, it worked.
Didn't see it said, but those 4 piece clips, 3 of them, can be compressed together with a 10mm socket, without breaking them. Maybe 9 will collapse to an easier release, but 10 did the work for me. And a long extension, because two are hard to get to.
For some reason I looked into everything clustered in that area and came to the conclusion that there was a hard line for the a/c ran across there and came to the conclusion that the bumper cover/headlight assembly needed pulled for the job. Thank SHIRTS I came across your video to be shown it's all floppy crap back there. My girlfriend stole my S60 with the bitchin' upgraded seats and I swear that she's a sorceress that's cursed me with neverending maintenance on any car she drives hahaha
Thanks for the info on removing the ECU cover! The passenger side would have been impossible for my hands without that. FWIW, I removed the T25 screw holding the WW washer filler neck in place, which gave a bit more room to get the ECU cover off and on.
I know the video is about the headlights but which direction do you turn the turn signal bulb to get it out? My hands can fit in there but it's kind of tough to move cause it's an 07. I don't want to break it and I don't want to have to take everything out
This guy did it with ONE hand. No more excuses. I managed to do both sides without removing anything, but then I was a piano player. Just look well at the plastic cover over the bulb before removing it, take a picture how it is placed and check the arrows printed on it, otherwise you'll find it long putting it back in place.
so I followed your instructions and it was as easy as you explained, but my problem turned out to be that the electrical socket was broken :\ so do you know how to replace that socket ?
Great video, but left with problem. The check engine light appeared & confirmed all pieces were reconnected. Any ideas would be appreciated how to get rid of the check engine
The headlight bulb, and your check engine light have nothing to do with one another. Now, if you still have a bulb out else where, it will tell you that in the message center. The CEL will not come on due to a failed bulb. You have issues elsewhere.
Brilliant tutorial. Got the bulb replaced in 12 minutes. 7 of which, no hyperbole, was getting the bulb + attachment seated properly into the stupid piece of shit headlight casing.
I found it easier to inspect other bulb and then change driver side one blindly with patience, that took me about 10 minutes. Note. I have medium size hands, with big hands it probably will be not possible this way.
Thank you for posting this. My son and I followed your instructions and it allowed him to fix his own headlight - I just supervised. A great experience for a young man to fix his own car.
And a young lady 😀
I was about to go to a mechanic to change A LIGHT BULB. You helped me be a real man. Thank you
You are a life saver, it all came out fine except a little screw connector on the box that broke no problem. I got it changed and back together. I was stressed when I looked at the location and thought I better check on TH-cam and at 70 years old still got it fixed. Thanks so much!!!!
Helpful video, thanks! MY TIPS:
1. Low beams use H11 bulbs. (Volvo Owners Manual has H7, which is NOT correct.)
2. Use long life bulbs (e.g., Hella H11LL). Otherwise they will fail again much sooner because low beams are on all the time.
3. Small amount of lube on bulb tabs makes it easier to twist new bulbs into place. Make sure they lock.
4. Hooking up cold air snorkel should be checked at both ends.
5. Lid needs to be tilted up at the front to engage tabs at back of filter box.
Checked on my 2008 S60 2.5T.
I think the profanity appropriately expresses the disappointment we all feel when first we approach changing these bulbs.
Thank you! Love the ending. “Ah fuck it, just do it in reverse. Hopefully you guys can figure that out.” Priceless.
Really helpful!!!! - saved me on research, broken plastic and who knows what else. I was able to do it without removing snorkle at box - lift up bottom of box and the flex pipe moves (if you want more room then pop off snorkel). Those air box 4prong clips were a major pain - i sprayed mine with silicone spary and then they popped off - I used a socket to push down on them to help as well. 2007 S60
Awesome walk through, and the fact that you did it one-handed is impressive! Saved me from having to sheepishly ask a mechanic to do it. Thanks!
It's a pain in the butt to replace a bulb!!. Good video, clear and to the point...
Thank you for making this video. After watching this, I was able to replace my bulbs myself. You are my hero!
Hit me up if you can't figure any other regular maintenance things out, I'll make videos.
Perfect instructions. Just one caution note: Don’t start the car with the airflow sensor plug undone. If you do, you will get an Engine System Service Required error code 042 air flow sensor. It can only be reset with an ECU computer link.
I was going to take my son’s car to the dealer. Thanks so much for posting-great help!
I have used this video at least 5 times... this may be my 6th. You are a hero!!!!!!
Thanks. This info was enough to help me to change the h7 bulb. To get the bulb in correct orientation and the metal wire locked was the tricky part for my 12 size hand.
Haven't done the deed yet but am glad to know that the airfilter box comes out (even without tools). Couldn't get my hands to the headlight rear cap when I tried before. Removing the air box seems to be the trick. Off to Auto Zone Saturday for the change! Thanks!
Thanks for your help. Mechanic wanted to charge $150.00.
Great video. Please add bulb view and visual on clip vs rotate removal.
This last time I did this I adapted a socket wrench to pop those ‘Christmas tree’ retainers. I never thought of just pulling on them. Sure enough, it worked.
Perfect step by step instructions. Made it very easy
Didn't see it said, but those 4 piece clips, 3 of them, can be compressed together with a 10mm socket, without breaking them. Maybe 9 will collapse to an easier release, but 10 did the work for me. And a long extension, because two are hard to get to.
For some reason I looked into everything clustered in that area and came to the conclusion that there was a hard line for the a/c ran across there and came to the conclusion that the bumper cover/headlight assembly needed pulled for the job. Thank SHIRTS I came across your video to be shown it's all floppy crap back there. My girlfriend stole my S60 with the bitchin' upgraded seats and I swear that she's a sorceress that's cursed me with neverending maintenance on any car she drives hahaha
Really good video. Went in having no idea what I needed to pull and this made it a snap
Thanks for the info on removing the ECU cover! The passenger side would have been impossible for my hands without that. FWIW, I removed the T25 screw holding the WW washer filler neck in place, which gave a bit more room to get the ECU cover off and on.
I know the video is about the headlights but which direction do you turn the turn signal bulb to get it out? My hands can fit in there but it's kind of tough to move cause it's an 07. I don't want to break it and I don't want to have to take everything out
This guy did it with ONE hand. No more excuses. I managed to do both sides without removing anything, but then I was a piano player.
Just look well at the plastic cover over the bulb before removing it, take a picture how it is placed and check the arrows printed on it, otherwise you'll find it long putting it back in place.
Little harder for us big boys to do it! Kudos though.
Thanks for the video. Wouldn't have figured out this cluster F on my own. Cheers!
Yeah, It was much fun the first time I did it.
Great help love how you just wang it, but get the job done. Thanks it helped me loads the commentary was great! Cheers
Just wanted to see it the easy way it suppose to be done, and here you go.
Thank you so much brother . +
Lol love it. “Fuck it, do it in reverse” lol
Thanks man! The air cleaner box you can pretty much just rip it out and it'll pop right out. Very easy.
Nice video. I just changed mine in about 15 minutes. Thanks for video.
Thanks for posting, very helpful and will save me quite a bit of $$$
Thanks so much. You gave me all the information that I needed. Great Video!
Awesome. Thanks for that. Now on to the fog lights! Any tips?
The tab on the side light broke off.
I had to remove the bumper and the headlight unit.
2 days later the bulb blew again. I scrapped the car.
Very high quality video. I'm impressed!
Thanks for posting . This was a great help!
I could kiss you for this video. Driver side turn signal replacement FTW! Thank you!
The best part of this video is the ending 😂😅🤣
Thanks, pal. You saved me a lot of aggravation.
I appreciate this video man
Going to go attempt this now. Will update in a few hours 😀
Great video doing it now but when you say twist and lock at the end what do you mean? Trying to get the bulb out now but can't
It twists out, look at the bulb, it has three different sized tabs, those fit into specific holes, and then you lock the bulb in by rotating.
Excellent video. Thanks so much for your help!
Thanks. This was a great help
so I followed your instructions and it was as easy as you explained, but my problem turned out to be that the electrical socket was broken :\ so do you know how to replace that socket ?
Thanks for sharing! Awesome. Super Encouraging. I will Getta Done!!🌴🌴
Great video, but left with problem. The check engine light appeared & confirmed all pieces were reconnected. Any ideas would be appreciated how to get rid of the check engine
The headlight bulb, and your check engine light have nothing to do with one another. Now, if you still have a bulb out else where, it will tell you that in the message center. The CEL will not come on due to a failed bulb. You have issues elsewhere.
Once you get to 3:04 - how do you actually pull the old headlight out?? This is where im stuck. Someone please help! Thank you!!
twist it out.
still helpful. thank you!!!
I was going to leave a comment but... "fuck it, you get the idea."
Brilliant tutorial. Got the bulb replaced in 12 minutes. 7 of which, no hyperbole, was getting the bulb + attachment seated properly into the stupid piece of shit headlight casing.
Very good video thanks
thanks very helpful
So why did my mechanic say he had to remove the front bumper to replace the bulb on a 2007 s60?
well, that is one way you can do it, this is another.
I found it easier to inspect other bulb and then change driver side one blindly with patience, that took me about 10 minutes.
Note. I have medium size hands, with big hands it probably will be not possible this way.
Swedish engineers, what the hell. Glad I own a Citroen.
How do I replace the harness???
Buy the harness, remove the headlight from the car and replace it. It's fairly involved. Bumper has to come off and whatnot.
You need take off one more screw under the front plastic cover bumper
Only those people who are masters of "Sang Froid" should attempt this procedure. Keep up the great work! Oh, if you do not know Sang Froid, Google it!
bravo sir!
There are two clips,and the cluster pulls out
I couldn’t believe how obnoxious it was to replace a BULB
Thank you!!! TOPLEVEL help
Holy crap, what a fluster cluck.
Fuck it, bollocks to replacing bulbs. I'm just gonna use the force to drive in the dark
seems like my 2001 model is a bit simpler, no need to actually remove any of that stuff, i can reach the light easily
The one thing I hate about my 07 s60
Thank you!
Bob? Is that you?
No sir
Thanks
Saved my bacon
Thanks a lot
or do what i do, video tape yourself removing it, so that you can go back, if you forget what you unplugged.
Thanks!!!!
I love my volvo, I love it, the best car I have ever had, but fuck these lights!