Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: The headlamp 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 personal injury.

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 headlamps with the bulb removed from the headlamp.

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

Low beam bulb

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the screw and the fender splash shield access cover.

High beam bulb, vehicles with anti-lock brake system (ABS)

NOTE: 2.3L shown, 3.0L similar.

Fig 1: Locating Bolt And Windshield Washer Reservoir Filler Tube

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the bolt and the windshield washer reservoir filler tube.

High beam bulb, vehicles without ABS

Disconnect the windshield washer reservoir filler tube.

Fig 2: Locating Windshield Washer Reservoir Filler Tube
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Low beam or high beam bulb

Remove the headlamp bulb protective cover.
Remove the headlamp bulb.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Make sure the headlamp bulb protective cover is completely sealed.