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Headlamp Assembly

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NOTE: Make sure the headlamp switch and ignition switch are in the OFF position.
  1. To remove individual components, only carry out the following steps.
    COMPONENT STEPS CHART

    Component Steps
    Radiator grille opening cover 1-2
    Radiator sight shield 1-4
    Headlamp assembly 1-8
  2. View 1 of 2. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 1: Removing Components Of Headlamp Assembly (1 Of 2)
    G03202823Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. View 2 of 2. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 2: Removing Components Of Headlamp Assembly (2 Of 2)
    G03202824Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Item 2: Radiator Grille Opening Cover Removal Note 

  1. Position the ambient air temperature sensor aside.
    Fig 3: Positioning Ambient Air Temperature Sensor
    G03202825Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 6: Standard Headlamp Disassembly Note 

  1. To remove individual components, only carry out the following steps.
    COMPONENT STEPS CHART

    Component Steps
    Low beam bulb 1-2,4-5
    High beam bulb 6-7,9-10
    Side marker module 11-14
  2. Disassemble the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 4: Disassembling Components In Order Indicated
    G03202826Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.

Items 5 and 10: Low and High Beam Bulb Removal Note 

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.
  1. 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 with the bulb removed from the headlamp.

Item 6: HID Headlamp Disassembly Note 

  1. To remove individual components, only carry out the following steps.
    COMPONENT STEPS CHART

    Component Steps
    HID ballast and bulb 1-2,4-7,9-11
    High beam bulb 12-13, 15-16
    Side marker module 17-20
  2. Disassemble the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 5: Disassembling Components In Order Indicated
    G03202827Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.

Items 5, and 16: Low and High Beam Bulb Removal Note 

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.
  1. 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.
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