V70 1998 Corner headlight detached

Lfrance · Post by **Lfrance** » 04 Feb 2009, 16:45

Front left corner headlight was bumped and fell out, with light bulb cord attached, but other cord detached. I can't figure out how to reattach it. I think a plastic part broke off, also. Any help in how to repair it?

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 04 Feb 2009, 20:15

Welcome to MVS... check the other side...they slide out of the clasp that holds them in. If the clasp is broken then you're in for replacing that.

gbuchana · Post by **gbuchana** » 05 Feb 2009, 17:35

Corner lights are fairly cheap. Here's a youtube how-to that shows how to get one out and back in. If your old one is completely detached, fast forward to the last step in this video.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 05 Feb 2009, 19:40

Very helpful- thanks for posting that video.
Like Patrick says at the end of his video, for more "how-to" video's go to http://www.volvostrader.com Patrick's an upstanding guy who's got a decent thing going with his site. Btw, video's are specifically on this page: http://volvostrader.com/articles.php?tPath=4
-MIJ

Lfrance · Post by **Lfrance** » 05 Feb 2009, 20:38

thanks. I'm pretty sure a part broke off and I'll need to replace the corner headlight, because the bulb part does not attach to corner piece and another cord just hangs loose. Thanks for the help!

dcovey · Post by **dcovey** » 06 Feb 2009, 13:15

I just use a big tie wrap cord around the corner light and the frame next to the headlight, keeps it nice and tight in place and saves you ordering a new part.

Lfrance · Post by **Lfrance** » 06 Feb 2009, 16:59

I'm not sure what type of cord that is. It would be nice to not have to replace the lamp.