how to change headlight bulb in volvo 850 glt

kismet kar · Post by **kismet kar** » 16 Jun 2004, 13:52

I suppose the first question I should be asking is: does anyone have an owners manual for a 1996 volvo 850 glt, but the more immediate question is: how do I change a burned out lightbulb in my headlight?

potroast · Post by **potroast** » 16 Jun 2004, 17:14

headlight bulbs are easy. Pop your hood, and look at the lamp assembly underneath the hood. You'll see a round cap over each headlight. Rotate this, and it'll come off. You can then release a spring clip, and the bulb will come out. Insert the new bulb, being careful NOT to touch the glass of the bulb. Then re-insert the clip, and put the cover back on. Remember to twist the cover so it becomes tight.

Hands86 · Post by **Hands86** » 19 Jul 2021, 11:52

Here are some pictures of how the clip is placed.

At the bottom it needs to clip between the two parts of metal and the larger part at the top needs to be towards the outside of the vehicle.

See the yellow image of where it needs to be (drivers side on a LHD car) and the yellow circle of where the clip is (passenger side on a LHD car)

Hope it helps. It was a right pain for me to figure out

*ignore my exposed wire, I’m sure it will set on fire soon

Post by **wizechatmgr** » 19 Jul 2021, 14:43

It'll be awfully similar to this...

(2012 Ninja 650 similar)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YUuVyynivA

Post by **BEJinFbk** » 19 Jul 2021, 18:35

kismet kar wrote: ↑16 Jun 2004, 13:52 I suppose the first question I should be asking is: does anyone have an owners manual for a 1996 volvo 850 glt?

https://volvo.custhelp.com/app/manuals/ ... /model/850