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Headlamp removal >>>>>>>> S80 1999

posted by  JDELUNA on  Sat Dec 28 18:33 CST 2002
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I need to replace one of the headlamps off of a 1999 S80, the dealer says that if they were to do it, they would need to remove the front bumper to replace the headlamp. Is this correct ?? I have not looked into it, but wanted to check here first. Thanks for any info. God Bless.








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    Headlamp removal >>>>>>>> S80 1999

    posted by  someone claiming to be keefus on  Mon Dec 30 13:15 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    Had the same thing happen to me on my S80 a couple months ago. $344 for the headlamp assy. I took it home and tried to unfasten the bumper, etc., gave up after 2.5 hours, let the dealer do it for another $180 (labor). I agree that it's really stupid that these #$(&$^@ thinga are sooooo hard to replace.

    I ended up getting the Eurosport headlamp covers (clear urethane) for $60. I'll see if they help at all. I do about 2500 miles a month on the highway for work, a lot of potential for rock damage.








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    Headlamp removal >>>>>>>> S80 1999

    posted by  someone claiming to be bob on  Sat Dec 28 18:39 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    Yes. It does not have to be completely removed, but it does have to be unfastened and 1 side pulled away to access 2 of the mounting screws for the headlight.








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      Headlamp removal >>>>>>>> S80 1999

      posted by  someone claiming to be Ben on  Sun Dec 29 03:38 CST 2002 [RELATED]

      Yep, and that adds to the labor charge. It's pretty rediculoius IMHO that Volvos engineers seemingly overlooked an easier way to remove those headlamps. Stone damage is always the #1 reason why now, Euro style headlamp assemblies need replacing.







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