This 2004 Volvo XC90 came in with multiple complaints and I was just about to call it done after fixing the lower stoplights when I noticed something about the light bulbs in the clear portion of the tail light assemblies.
On the driver’s side the outer bulb is amber in color (turn signal) and the inner one is clear (backup light)
On the right side both bulbs in the clear section are amber.
Guess someone was confused or only had amber bulbs. Anyway, the rear floor cover has to be removed as the first step to the bulb replacement.
One hook to be undone on either side and the panel will lift up.
You can remove the whole panel or just lean it against the back seat.
Lift the little corner wedge from the floor panel.
Lift the side panel slightly and pull the bottom towards the center of the vehicle. Then drop the whole panel down slightly to release the upper retainers.
There are two long 10 mm nuts that hold the tail light assembly to the vehicle. One lower.
The other is higher.
See what I mean about being a long nut?
The light assembly will then wiggle loose from the back of the vehicle. I turned the socket assembly counter clockwise to release it form the light housing.
I turned the light bulb counter clockwise to remove it from the socket as well. I installed the correct bulb and reassembled the rear of the vehicle.
Another one done.
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