Volvo FE Headlight Bulb Size

Volvo FE headlight bulbs utilize 9004 and H6024 sizes for both high beam and low beam applications, with these bulb sizes remaining consistent across the model line. The replacement chart covers vehicle production spanning 1992 to 1997, detailing bulb specifications for the designated period.

The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.

High Beam Headlight

If US Type and EU Type show the same value, a direct cross-reference for this bulb is not available or the data is insufficient.

Years	US Type	EU Type	Shop
1992-1997	9004 (With Halogen Capsule Headlamps)	HB1	Check Price
1992-1997	H6024 (With Sealed Beam Headlamps)	H6024	Check Price

Low Beam Headlight

If US Type and EU Type show the same value, a direct cross-reference for this bulb is not available or the data is insufficient.

Years	US Type	EU Type	Shop
1992-1997	9004 (With Halogen Capsule Headlamps)	HB1	Check Price
1992-1997	H6024 (With Sealed Beam Headlamps)	H6024	Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description	Type	Shop
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament halogen bulb with P29t base. 12V, 65W/45W.	9004	Check Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). 7-inch round sealed beam unit. Not a replaceable bulb — the entire unit is replaced. 12V.	H6024	Check Price

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Additional Notes

The Volvo FE headlight specifications for 1992-1997 consistently list two distinct bulb sizes across both high beam and low beam positions: the 9004 for vehicles fitted with halogen capsule headlamps, and the H6024 for vehicles fitted with sealed beam headlamps.
The 9004 is a dual-filament halogen bulb operating at 12V with a rated output of 65W on the high beam filament and 45W on the low beam filament. It uses a P29t base and conforms to ANSI standards applicable in the US and Canada.
Because the 9004 carries two filaments within a single bulb, it serves both high and low beam functions in halogen capsule headlamp assemblies, which explains its presence under both sub-parts in the Volvo FE specifications.
The H6024 is a 7-inch round sealed beam unit operating at 12V. Unlike the 9004, it is not a replaceable internal bulb; the entire sealed unit is the component that is replaced when the light fails or is damaged.
The two headlamp types listed for the Volvo FE are not interchangeable. Halogen capsule assemblies accept the 9004 bulb, while sealed beam assemblies require the H6024 unit. The correct replacement depends entirely on which headlamp system the vehicle is equipped with.
Both the 9004 and H6024 conform to ANSI standards, meaning their specifications are standardized across manufacturers in the US and Canadian markets rather than being proprietary to Volvo.
The sealed beam H6024 format represents an older headlamp construction in which the reflector, lens, and light source are fused into one sealed glass unit, whereas the halogen capsule system using the 9004 allows the bulb alone to be replaced while the housing remains in place.
Across all six model years covered in the specifications, 1992-1997, the bulb requirements for the Volvo FE show no variation, with the same two fitment options applying uniformly to every listed year.