S40 2005 how do I replace the headlight lens cover

glenn6353 · Post by **glenn6353** » 21 Jan 2010, 05:37

Someone backed into my vehicle, broke the right headlight lens cover. Can I just replace the lens. I did find a web page that sells aftermarket parts and they do sell a replacement lens with the seal, or as I've read on one post, does the whole unit have to be replaced.

Post by **billofdurham** » 21 Jan 2010, 11:35

Welcome to Matthew's Volvo Site.

I did find a web page that sells aftermarket parts and they do sell a replacement lens with the seal,

Did it give the year? As far as I know the separate glass and seal was only for 2004 and earlier. For the 2005 model year, which was introduced in late 2004, the complete headlight has to be replaced.

Bill.

glenn6353 · Post by **glenn6353** » 21 Jan 2010, 17:51

Thanks Bill, you are right the web page only offers the lens cover up to 2004. If anyone is interested the web page is LampsAndLenses.com

Post by **billofdurham** » 22 Jan 2010, 12:42

Glad to be of help but sorry to be the bearer of bad news in the extra cost.

Bill.

glenn6353 · Post by **glenn6353** » 22 Jan 2010, 14:48

Have you had to replace a headlamp? I was reading a post that gave step by step directions. There seems to be some screws that are hard to access. Is it something that someone with mechanical abilities can do? Or is it strictly a bodyshop job?

Post by **billofdurham** » 24 Jan 2010, 12:24

Have you had to replace a headlamp?

Not on one of this age. I am still in the 20th century with my cars - 18th century with everything else, according to my grandchildren.

However, the attached shows how it is done. No hidden screws, that was on the earlier model.

S40 headlamp removal.pdf: (1.19 MiB) Downloaded 935 times

I have arrowed the locking plate as it took me some time to find it.

Bill.

glenn6353 · Post by **glenn6353** » 25 Jan 2010, 07:20

Thanks Bill. However, one more question if you don't mind. I'm not sure I follow, it looks like you're describing changing the lens cover. I thought the whole headight assembly had to be changed. That other post referred to removing the whole assembly and moving out the bumper 2 cm to get the headlight out. Is that correct?

Thanks,
Glenn

Post by **JDS60R** » 25 Jan 2010, 09:21

Glenn,

I miss Worcester.

Your light looks easier than the S70's - take a look.
Hope that helps.

Post by **billofdurham** » 25 Jan 2010, 13:05

Mine was the shortened version.

Moving the bumper was on the older model. When you pull the locking plate out the whole headlamp unit comes out. In JDS60R's longer version it shows that you have to remove the headlamp unit just to change the bulbs so, for once, Volvo has made it reasonably easy.

Bill.

glenn6353 · Post by **glenn6353** » 25 Jan 2010, 14:02

Thanls Bill, you just made life simpler.

Did you live in Worcester, MA?