fog in my headlamps....

Hello Ed:

This is a common issue with 240's

The plastic headlight covers are glued on. With patience, a razor knife and a thin screwdriver you should be able to get them off after removing the headlamp asembly from the car.

Then it's simply a matter of cleaning the reflectors (do this carefully,) cleaning the lens and gluing it back together--and using silicone sealer around any seams.

You might want to get a used unit from a junker to practice on.

Your only other option is to buy new headlamp assemblies. If I recall correctly they are about $160 USD each at a dealer, but at a place like lampsandlenses.com they run about $68 each (lenses alone are about $25 each.)

Note that I've read reviews ranging from mixed to bad on aftermarket lenses--regardless of the supplier. Seems the plastic is not even close to OEM quality, but I really have had no personal experience with the aftermarket units.

Good Luck,

Doc

I've also heard of drilling a small hole at the very bottom of the lens to let moisture drain out. Haven't had the occasion to try it myself, though.

Mike

I've found the best solution is simply to get new lens covers. If you go to

you'll find them for your car for about $25/each. These are glass OEM quality, and you get the entire kit (grommet, etc., with guaranteed return if you're unhappy). Despite what a dealer will tell you, it's not necessary to replace the entuire headlight assembly. I've had very good luck with this outfit, and even put my mechanic onto them as a source for his Volvo parts.

First you have to have glass headlamps, the plastic junk on the North American market has permanently bonded non replaceable lenses, it's the law, for some silly reason. An upgrade to glass E-code lamps is a very good investment.