Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. 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. Grasp the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass envelope.

NOTE: The headlamp bulb should not be removed from the headlamp (13008) until just before the new bulb is installed. Removing the bulb for an extended period of time may affect headlamp performance. Contaminants may enter the headlamp where they can settle on the lens and reflector. Never turn on the headlamps with the bulb removed.

Remove the headlamp assembly. For additional information, refer to HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY .
Disconnect the electrical harness from the headlamp bulb cover.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Harness From Headlamp Bulb Cover
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Rotate the headlamp bulb cover counterclockwise and remove the cover.

Fig 2: Rotating Headlamp Bulb Cover Counterclockwise And Removing Cover
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Disconnect the headlamp bulb electrical connector.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Headlamp Bulb Electrical Connector
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Rotate the headlamp bulb retaining ring counterclockwise and remove the ring.

Fig 4: Rotating Headlamp Bulb Retaining Ring Counterclockwise And Removing Ring
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Remove the headlamp bulb.
- Pull the headlamp bulb straight out using a gentle up and down rocking motion.
Fig 5: Pulling Headlamp Bulb Straight Out Using Gentle Up And Down Rocking Motion
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.