Ford Falcon (FG) 2010 Manual page 58

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CAUTION
Handle a halogen headlamp
bulb carefully. Do not touch
the glass. The oil from your hand may
cause the bulb to break the next time
the headlamps are operated. If the bulb
is accidentally touched, it should be
cleaned with alcohol before being used.
A
C
A
Front indicator bulb
B
Headlamp low beam bulb
C
Headlamp high beam bulb
Low or high beam
Note: The low and high beam bulbs are
different in size and specifi cation. Ensure
when replacing bulbs that the correct
bulb is assigned to the correct socket.
Consult the bulb usage table at the end
of this section for correct bulb types.
1.
Switch off the lights and allow to
cool.
2.
Open the bonnet.
3.
Disconnect the wiring from the bulb
by pressing in the spring releases on
both sides of the connector.
Lighting
4.
5.
6.
Checking the bulb location through
the front of the headlamp lens can
be a useful aid to ensuring the bulb is
B
correctly aligned.
7.
8.
9.
Front indicator
1.
2.
3.
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Remove the large (low beam) or
small (high beam) rubber boot from
the rear of the headlight. Be careful
of any sharp edges on surrounding
components.
Release the bulb retaining spring clip
and remove the bulb. For the high
beam bulb only, remove the bulb
from the bulb holder.
Insert the replacement bulb and
retain it using the spring clip.
CAUTION
Ensure bulb is correctly seated
before replacing the spring clip.
Invert the rubber boot and insert
over the bulb, before folding the
boot back to its original shape and
onto the headlamp housing.
Reconnect the wiring to the bulb.
Ensure the rubber boot seals
correctly against the bulb and
headlight housing and that it is not
out of shape.
Switch off the lights and allow to
cool.
Turn the front wheel inward to allow
access to the front of the wheel
arch.
Remove the 3 scrivets and peel the
plastic splash shield back.

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