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, all vehicles and High beam bulb, Hybrid vehicles

Position the engine coolant degas bottle aside.
1. If equipped detach the wiring harness retainer from the degas bottle.
2. Remove the bolt.
  - To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
3. Remove the nut.
  - To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    
    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Coolant Degas Bottle, Bolt And Nut
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  High beam bulb
For non Hybrid vehicles, remove the headlamp assembly. For additional information, refer to HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY in this service information.
For Hybrid vehicles, position aside the windshield washer reservoir filler tube.

Fig 2: Locating Windshield Washer Reservoir Filler Tube
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Low beam or high beam bulb
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.