Replacing Exterior Bulbs; Replacing Headlamp Bulbs; To Remove The Headlamp Bulb - Mercury Mountaineer 2002 Owner's Manual

Maintenance and care
BULBS

Replacing exterior bulbs

Check the operation of the following lamps frequently:
• Headlamps
• Foglamps
• High-mount brakelamp
• Brakelamps
Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they can be replaced immediately with
new ones. If a bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the lamp housings and affect lamp performance.

Replacing headlamp bulbs

To remove the headlamp bulb:

1. Make sure headlamp switch is in
OFF position, then open the hood.
2. At the back of the headlamp, pry
up and remove the two retainer pins
to release the headlamp assembly
from the vehicle and pull headlamp
forward.
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• Turn signal lamps
• Side marker lamps
• License plate lamp
• Tail lamps
• Back-up lamps