Removal and Installation

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CAUTION: The halogen bulb contains gas under pressure. The bulb may shatter if the glass envelope is scratched or if the bulb is dropped. Handle the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass envelope. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the bulb.

NOTE: The headlamp bulb should not be removed from the headlamp until just before a new bulb is installed. Removing the bulb for an extended period of time may affect headlamp bulb performance. Contaminants may enter the headlamp where they can settle on the lens and reflector. Never turn on the headlamp with the bulb removed from the headlamp.

NOTE: Make sure that the headlamp switch and the ignition switch are in the OFF position.

Disconnect the headlamp bulb electrical connector.
Rotate the headlamp bulb counterclockwise one-eighth turn and remove it.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Headlamp Bulb Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.