Headlight Plastic Lens Replacements

Post by **mrbrian200** » 01 Oct 2018, 23:05

Georgeandkira wrote: ↑01 Oct 2018, 19:43 Are plastic replacement lenses available?

Nothing between MY05-09 as far as I can find for the S60/V70/XC70.
They seem to be readily available for -04 and the P3s with a 'coverage gap' for later P2 sedans.

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 02 Oct 2018, 14:44

mrbrian200 wrote: ↑01 Oct 2018, 08:37 I'm half surprised we aren't stuck with sh-- plastic windscreens/side windows etc that have to be constantly polished and switched out every 3 years.

Lobbyist have been hard at work, removing the barriers to more aggressive planned obsolescence.

From: NHTSA regulation 108.

"Outdoor exposure test
Outdoor exposure tests of 3 years in duration must be made on samples
of all materials, including coated and uncoated versions, used for optical
parts of devices covered by this standard. Tests are to be conducted in
Florida and Arizona."

Post by **cn90** » 02 Apr 2022, 20:14

Does anyone know the pre-facelift (let's say 2004 S60) HL assembly with GLASS will fit into a 2007 S60 with plastic?

From looking at it, the 2004 S60 GLASS HL assembly will physically fit but the electrical connector is an issue.
The 2004 S60 GLASS HL assembly does NOT have this plug.

- What is this round plug in the photo?
- Is it possible to "downgrade" the 2007 S60 to HL assembly with glass that came from 2004 S60?

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Post by **scot850** » 03 Apr 2022, 12:05

Which headlight assembly do you have for the later type? The 05-07 XC70 for example has 2 different headlights. What I would call a standard one, and then the xenon type with the motor to move the lens. That might be what you are looking at.

Neil.

Post by **cn90** » 03 Apr 2022, 13:01

In the 2007 S60, I have the Xenon, but plastic lens.

I guess I can swap the 2004 S60 Glass-type into the 2007 S60 and just ignore the round connector.

Post by **scot850** » 03 Apr 2022, 15:44

Worth a try. However, you may find it throws a code and may need a program change at the dealer.

Neil.

Herb Goltz · Post by **Herb Goltz** » 03 Apr 2022, 15:51

The plastic lenses are available for replacement in Europe:

https://vparts.se/de/volvo-xc70/xc70-00 ... tglas.html

There is a video of the replacement process, which involves dremel work and a heat gun. 185 Euros for a pair. Unfortunately they don't ship to North America.

Post by **cn90** » 03 Apr 2022, 20:03

So...

The 2004 S60 glass HL assembly physically fits in the 2007 S60 but the round connector is different.
So it is a no go for the 2007 S60.

From my little research, the only way to get glass in 2007 S60 is to buy the HL assembly from same year but S60R model...

Post by **erikv11** » 04 Apr 2022, 19:58

Actually there is a little more availability than just an 07 S60R. It's several years 04-07, and both models S60R or V70R - they all have the same glass headlights.

Post by **cn90** » 04 Apr 2022, 21:26

So...I am polishing the plastic lens of my 2007 S60.
I have done this polishing jobs in different cars over the years.

My quesrtion for the gurus...
- Once the polishing is done, is there any film protector (such as Lamin-X mentioned above by @vtl) that helps keep the plastic clear for a long time?

Headlight Plastic Lens Replacements

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