2012 Volvo XC90 R-Design, FWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Front Lighting

Fig 1: Identifying Front Lighting
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  1. Fog lamps
  2. Motor, headlamp range adjustment
  3. Side turn signal flashers
  4. Sidemarker lamps
  5. Low beam
  6. Parking lamps
  7. Turn signal lamps
  8. High beam.

Front lighting 

Unique to this design is that the entire headlamp housing can be removed. The entire headlamp housing is removed to replace the headlamp and bulbs.

  • The lens is made of clear plastic
  • There are separate reflectors for high and low beam
  • Integrated turn signal lamps and parking lamps
  • Headlamp range adjustment is as before.

Bi-xenon 

Available as a factory option.

Fog lamps 

Positioned in the bumper.

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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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