2004 Xc70 cross country. Headlamps need to replace bulb.. how

Alex5150 · Post by **Alex5150** » 02 Apr 2021, 20:12

My driver side headlights went out ..it looks like only one bulb for high and low beam . Is it a dipped .? CUS when I pull on lite switch and I'm looking in the reflection I see the light that is working it just tilts up and down . . Tell me is it just the one bulb . And how do I take it off . I don't have the 2 clips that hold the light assembly . Do I have to take the bumper off like I'm seeing in some videos

Alex5150 · Post by **Alex5150** » 02 Apr 2021, 20:13

My driver side headlights went out ..it looks like only one bulb for high and low beam . Is it a dipped .? CUS when I pull on lite switch and I'm looking in the reflection I see the light that is working it just tilts up and down . . Tell me is it just the one bulb . And how do I take it off . I don't have the 2 clips that hold the light assembly . Do I have to take the bumper off like I'm seeing in some videos

Post by **SuperHerman** » 02 Apr 2021, 20:44

Would help if you posted a picture. For my 2001 and 2002 XC70s of the past, there is an access door. Open it and you can see the bulbs - spring loaded retainer and a tab alignment is my recollection.

A picture would help if you do not figure it out.

Post by **- Pete -** » 02 Apr 2021, 20:51

This sounds like the auto leveling HID’s that some XC70’s came equipped with. If the reflector tilts up & down it must be HID. Please correct me if I’m wrong.

There are 2 circular cups that you can remove for bulb access. I haven’t had to replace one of my HID’s yet (I’m literally knocking on wood) so can’t help you further than that. You may google search for ‘HID bulb replacement on S60R/V70R’ as they had very similar headlights to your HID’s.

See below.

Alex5150 · Post by **Alex5150** » 02 Apr 2021, 22:59

THANKS ALL OF YOU . IM NEW TO THIS MEDIA . DONT KNOW IF IM EVEN IN THE RIGHT SECTION TO THANK YOU . BUT THANKS . IM SEEIN IN SOME VIDEOS THAT IVE GOT TO TAKE OFF SOME OF THE BUMPER TRIM TO EXPOSE SCREWS HOLDING HEADLAMPS ONE VIDEOS HAS THE BUMPER OFF. SEEMS LIKE ALOT OF WORK JUST TO CHANGE BULBS .. IS THERE ANOTHER WAY ?

Post by **abscate** » 03 Apr 2021, 05:12

(Merged topics )

The bulbs come out through the access door, the bumper does come off to remove the whole headlight, though.

Etiquette...typing in all caps is considered ‘yelling’ on a forum, so we reserve that for “ emergencies”

Post by **SuperHerman** » 05 Apr 2021, 19:03

I always use CAPS when I am in fact yelling - like DO NOT TOUCH THAT BOLT!

So yes.

Stonedraider88 · Post by **Stonedraider88** » 07 Apr 2021, 08:24

The bumper comes off easily, there are 2 bolts in the front that are hidden behind 2 square trim pieces, then there are 2 screws by the fenders that remove the locking mechanism. Removing those 4 will let you remove the bumper. However, If you have skinny arms and long fingers, you can do it without removing the headlight.

Alex5150 · Post by **Alex5150** » 08 Apr 2021, 19:25

Will a low battery cause everything to act up .? Will a low battery on my remote cause everything to act up .cus now I don't have cluster lites car will start .

Alex5150 · Post by **Alex5150** » 08 Apr 2021, 19:29

The car doesn't lock or windows work . Have to use the key to manually open and lock car ..so im goin to fully charge car battery and change the battery in remote and go from there.