Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: 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.

NOTE: The headlamp bulb should not be removed from the headlamp assembly until just before a replacement bulb is installed. Removing the bulb for an extended period of time may affect headlamp bulb performance. Contaminants may enter the headlamp assembly where they can settle on the lens and reflector. Never turn on the headlamps with the bulb removed.
Make sure that the headlamp switch and the ignition switch are in the OFF position.

Fig 1: Removing Radiator Upper Sight Shield

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the radiator upper sight shield.
1. Remove the pin-type retainers.
2. Remove the radiator upper sight shield.

NOTE: Remove both the high and low beam headlamp bulbs in the same way.

Remove the headlamp bulb.
1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Remove the headlamp bulb.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Headlamp Bulb
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.