How to replace fix Xenon HID projector headlights - Volvo S60

[@SandiskCruzer]

Turning those clips/ring around the xenon bulb socket turned out the be the key issue why I couldn't get the lamp back in place in my V70 (MY2006). Thanks! This saves a lot of money. A xenon lamp costs around 30-40 euros. Going to a dealer and have them replace it costs at least 100.

[@GearheadDaily]

Glad I could help. Here the bulb is closer to $200

[@x510710]

Just potentially saved me about $100 in labor to my mechanic assuming I get this right when mine come in. Thank you!

[@GearheadDaily]

Same scenario here, the owner of the car was quoted $350 to install it. :)

[@dalepallatina3874]

Great video no stupid music and clearly informed

[@GearheadDaily]

Glad it was useful :)

[@mikem3875]

I have the same car and just changed both my lights, first time i've messed with the headlights on THIS car. One went out so i just changed em both from the factory lights to some after market blue xenon hids which look really nice, i got two of them for just under $100. Pretty easy job, anything on volvos is either real easy or real hard. I changed a wheel bearing on it last summer and jesus what a nightmare, almost broke a finger in the process, never again, next time it will go to the shop. I realized that day there's a reason i'm not a mechanic, lol! Anyway, It was nice to have a vid to watch for the headlight beforehand as a guide, thanks for posting it.

[@GearheadDaily]

lol! I know the feeling. glad it helped :)

[@HeyVoiceGuy]

Hey Mike....where did you find the bulbs? Thanks

[@vffa]

Damn. Just replaced the bulbs on mine and already have a set of replacement wheel bearings here. Now I'm not looking forward to it anymore.

[@jasonwright2569]

Great video! Second time in a few years you’ve saved me money! I had saved this video in my library - and was glad it was right here to use again.

[@GearheadDaily]

Hey ya buddy! Glad i was able to help :)

[@kbscorpio6969]

Disclaimer! 100 percent correct!

[@lamtimourad5040]

thank you so much it was very helpful and easy to follow how you did. From Sweden.

[@GearheadDaily]

Thank you! :)

[@arunkumarbojasubramani120]

Legend... Saved my trip tomorrow

[@GearheadDaily]

Glad it helped!

[@b1ncoo666]

So we dont need to separate headlight adapters before changing? 👌

[@GearheadDaily]

No, this car came with those HID bulbs

[@b1ncoo666]

@@GearheadDaily Sorry I meant the wiring. I'm afraid of a short circuit if the wires still conected, or should I be?

[@GearheadDaily]

Nope, should be fine. Just dont have the light switch on while doing this.

[@b1ncoo666]

@@GearheadDaily 🏆thanks mate

[@user-jl4ju3zl4w]

Where is the ballest and how do you check it ?

[@NetVorTec]

Thank you so much, I will bring mine to you now :D

[@andresgaitan8151]

One of my xenon lights of flickering at random times. Should I pull out the light like you did to inspect or is there a different approach? Great vid btw!

[@GearheadDaily]

Flickers on and off or just bounces around in the housing? Two different deals.

[@Acykaa]

I changed yesterday both. When I was driving in the morning I saw that the left side light has a "blind dark line" like if it would light more to the left side and not front. Did I made something wrong? Does this need a computer configure after the change? I don't have the service message anymore. And I guess I put it back right.

[@GearheadDaily]

I honestly don't have an answer other than maybe you have a bad bulb?

[@dbjungle]

Is there a trick to pulling out the assembly or am I just not very bright? My S60 R-design driver side assembly isn't budging more than a quarter inch.

[@GearheadDaily]

I had to yank a bit hard a few times and wiggle the housing to get it to pull out, but it should come right out.

[@x510710]

On my 2011 c30 rdesign it comes out easily, but has to be perfectly lined up.

[@GearheadDaily]

Right, Paul. The housing sometimes needs a little wiggle in either direction sometimes to free up the alignment pins.

Hey nice video man, do you know how to replace the balast? Or if I can find it on Amazon

[@GearheadDaily]

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[@losschwedes1695]

Do you know how to change the high beam bulb? It looks confusing on how to take apart and get your hands in there?

[@GearheadDaily]

Same procedure IIRC, might need to undo a clip

[@user-jl4ju3zl4w]

My bulb looks fine , you mentioned it could be the balast. Could you tell me where the ballast is ? . Cheers.

[@GearheadDaily]

Usually behind the bulb near the housing

[@user-jl4ju3zl4w]

@@GearheadDaily thanks mate

[@GearheadDaily]

@@user-jl4ju3zl4w all good, hope it works out.

[@PartyBoizz]

Sorry what year car is this, and where did u get the bulb from. Is this h7 or h11

[@GearheadDaily]

got the bulb from the dealer, only place at the time it was available.

[@mrrusty1965]

Is this for the platinum trim level? My 2016 V60 came with halogen headlights. What is the cost to retrofit it to the HID assembly?

[@GearheadDaily]

good question, no clue.

[@TheSuperBoyProject]

You need to buy the headlight housing and the hid kit itself. It's probably going to cost you a bit.

[@jbedfordphoto]

Do you know if the output was the same brightness / color temp as the OEM in the left? I want to buy an aftermarket HID but want to be sure it matches the OEM.

[@GearheadDaily]

Yep. Should be a perfect match.

[@elygordon2545]

I have active bending headlights option, does this make a difference? I can't seem to get that small clip undone no matter how hard I try any tips? Just spent way too long and ended up giving up

[@GearheadDaily]

No, shouldn't matter. You can wiggle the headlight a bit but they do pull up, pull hard.

[@mickeyflowers]

@@GearheadDaily Great video, I have the same passenger headlight that has a couple issues. First, the intensity fluctuates so it gets brighter sometimes. I'm thinking ground but don't know where to start. Second, the "bending" doesn't work. Headlight does not bend. Any idea on that one?

[@thomasjbak]

Why is the mirror housing silver? It should match the car.

[@GearheadDaily]

It was an option that year, no its not important

[@DrDodge24]

R-Design models have silver mirror caps.

[@maurits7671]

Do you know how much K (kelvin) this xenon light is?

[@GearheadDaily]

Sorry, i don't its been way too long. Its just whatever stock is.

[@theanomalous1401]

Huh? You don't think that little SLC project didn't at least give your neighbors just a little hint as to your mechanical prowess? LOL Best of luck on the book.

[@GearheadDaily]

Haha I know, it was the talk of the neighborhood for quite some time

[@theanomalous1401]

@@GearheadDaily: Personally, Blane and I wish you would have kept it. That car woule have been epic!

[@VRV-eg5op]

Can you change with LED d3s? Thanks

[@GearheadDaily]

I dont understand the question, these bulbs are D3S's.

[@x510710]

I think he means (and I wonder the same thing) can you convert these to LED bulbs instead of xenon. But seeing the housing, I wouldn’t think so. Not enough room. Unless I’m wrong

[@GearheadDaily]

Oh, right, I don't really know off hand but my assumption is 'no'.

[@ganuv]

VRV 2018 he just did it’s the same bolb

[@trungle9923]

Quit crying guy, pull 2 stick unplug harness. Wia woa

[@GearheadDaily]

LOL< thank for the adsense revenue.

[@tomthompson7400]

cant you just change the bulb bit ??

[@GearheadDaily]

What do you mean? The part I replaced is the entire bulb. It doesn't get any smaller.

[@tomthompson7400]

do you have to replace the ballast along with the bulb ?

[@GearheadDaily]

No. But move them around to make sure it isn't that first.

[@tomthompson7400]

ok many thanks

[@bikerpaul1074]

I bet the princess will be happy when she realizes you scratched her car paint fiddling with the headlamp on top without using a piece of cloth in between lol

[@thewilddinkus8026]

Projector headlights?!? Like they can play movies on a wall?

[@crvdudecrossoverr6367]

omg, get to the job at hand. who cares about the neighbors wife.

[@GearheadDaily]

Feel free to skip ahead.