Ford D8BZ-13466-A
Dome Lamp Bulb

You must start your service of the fog lamp bulb by placing both the headlamp switch and ignition switch in the OFF position. Separate the front license plate frame only in case the vehicle requires it. You need to remove the electrical connector before taking out the fog lamp bulb by handling it only by the base and staying away from the glass envelope because the halogen bulb contains high-pressure gas that could break when touched or dropped. Before bulb replacement one should keep the lamp open for a short time only since exposing the components to external contaminants can degrade performance through lens and reflector attachment. Fog lamp operation must always be prevented when a bulb is absent from the system. The installation of the new bulb requires following the steps in reverse order to the removal process.

Before handling the headlamp bulb users must understand that its sealed envelope harbors compressed gas so it may shatter when touched or dropped therefore users should always handle the bulb by its base while keeping their hands away from the glass cover. Calling for the headlamp bulb removal should happen a short time prior to installing replacement bulbs in order to stop contaminants from entering the headlamp. Turning on the headlamps when the bulb is missing is strictly prohibited. The procedure starts with assembly and protective cover removal before the operator should press the clips to extract the headlamp bulb by pulling straight out. Handle the new bulb by its base during installation because touching the glass envelope should be avoided.

Handling the bulb exclusively by the base becomes imperative because working pressure inside the bulb results in potential glass envelope breakage if it receives scratches or drops. The bulb needs removal only during the last minutes before placing a new bulb because exposure beyond this point reduces performance and enables dirt particles to accumulate on both lens and reflector surfaces. The headlamp should never be turned on when there is no bulb installed. The first step requires removal of the headlamp assembly. A counterclockwise rotation of the headlamp bulb by a one-eight rotation measure will allow its removal. The installation of the new bulb requires following the steps in reverse order of bulb removal.

Grasp the headlamp bulb by its base to remove it.

Remove the instrument cluster.

Disconnect the headlamp electrical connector.

Rotate the headlamp bulb retainer one-quarter turn counterclockwise and pull the bulb rearward to remove it.

Remove the instrument cluster.

Remove the headlamp bezel by unscrewing the upper and lower bolts before taking off the bezel itself.

Rotate it counterclockwise.

Take off the headlamp bezel by removing the upper and lower bolts, then detach the bezel.

The bulb contains gas under pressure and may shatter if the glass envelope is scratched or dropped.

Simply reverse the removal procedure.

Reverse the steps taken during removal for installation.

Handle the bulb only by its base and avoid touching the glass envelope.

Reverse the removal procedure.

Remove the instrument cluster (IC) by taking out the 7 screws and the IC shield.

Take out the two top headlamp bezel screws and release the locking tab, then disconnect the electrical connectors.

Remove the headlamp bezel by unscrewing the upper and lower bolts before taking off the bezel itself.

Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp bulb.

Install the new bulb by reversing the removal procedure.

Rotate the fog lamp bulb counterclockwise approximately one-eighth turn.

Take out the instrument cluster bulbs.

Rotate the headlamp bulb retainer counterclockwise and carefully grasp the bulb by its base to remove it along with the retainer.

Rotate it one quarter turn counterclockwise and lift it out from the instrument cluster.

Exercise caution as the halogen bulb contains gas under pressure and may shatter if the glass envelope is scratched or if the bulb is dropped; handle the bulb only by its base and avoid touching the glass envelope to prevent personal injury.

Reverse the removal procedure.

Reverse the removal procedure to install the new bulb.

First, remove the instrument cluster by taking out the four screws securing the instrument cluster lens.

Never turn on the headlamps with the bulb removed.

Remove the headlamp bulb retainer by rotating it counterclockwise about one-eighth turn.

Rotate the headlamp bulb retainer counterclockwise to detach it.

Begin by removing the headlamp assembly.

Rotate the headlamp bulb retaining ring counterclockwise to remove it, and gently pull the headlamp bulb straight out using a gentle up and down rocking motion.

Reverse the removal procedure to install the instrument cluster back in place.

Ensure the headlamp switch and ignition switch are in the OFF position.

Disconnect the electrical connector.

Begin by disconnecting the electrical connector.

Place the illumination bulbs back into their positions.

Reverse the removal procedure while continuing to handle the bulb carefully to avoid injury.

Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb.

Reinstall them by reversing the removal procedure.

Remove the four screws securing the low beam access cover.

Never turn on the fog lamp with the bulb removed.

Begin by removing the instrument cluster.

The headlamp bulb should remain installed until just before a replacement is made to avoid performance issues from contaminants settling on the lens and reflector.

Reverse the removal procedure.

Begin by removing the headlamp assembly.

Ensure the headlamp switch and ignition switch are turned off.

Remove the instrument cluster.

Remove the instrument cluster.

The halogen bulb contains gas under pressure and may shatter if the glass envelope is scratched or dropped.

To install the new bulb, reverse the removal procedure and adjust the headlamps if necessary.

Use HI long-life bulbs.

Reverse the removal procedure to complete the installation.

Begin by removing the headlamp assembly.

Reverse the removal procedure.

Carefully remove the fog lamp bulb, handling it only by its base to avoid damaging the glass envelope.

No, they look similar but are not interchangeable.

Begin by removing the headlamp assembly.

Take out the illumination bulb(s).

Rotate it one quarter turn counterclockwise and lift it out from the instrument cluster.

Take out the illumination bulbs.

Reverse the removal procedure.

Remove the instrument cluster.

Prolonged exposure may affect performance due to contaminants entering the fog lamp.

For the Crown Victoria, rotate the headlamp bulb retainer counterclockwise to remove it, then grasp the bulb by its base to take it out.

First, remove the headlamp assembly.

The headlamp bulb should remain in place until just before the new bulb is installed to prevent contaminants from entering the headlamp, which could affect performance.