Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
The 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
- For vehicles equipped with a 3.0L engine, remove the air cleaner. For additional information, refer to
INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 3.0L (4V) -- FUSION & MILAN
article.
High beam bulb
- For Hybrid vehicles, remove the battery. For additional information, refer to
BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ
article.
Low beam or high beam bulb
- For non-Hybrid vehicles, if equipped remove the pin-type retainer and separate the small splash shield from the core support.
- For Hybrid vehicles, remove the air cleaner ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - (HYBRID) article.
- 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.