Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 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.

For Hybrid vehicles, remove the headlamp assembly. For additional information, refer to Removal and Installation .
For non-Hybrid vehicles, remove the 4 pin-type retainers and position the fender splash shield aside.

Fig 1: Locating Fender Splash Shield Aside Pin-Type Retainers
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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.