Ford E9SZ-13N021-A
Headlamp Bulb, Front

The headlamp bulb servicing process begins with turning off the headlamp switch along with the ignition switch. The first step for every vehicle includes the removal of headlamp assemblies. As a part of headlamp bulb service on the Expedition or Navigator you need to disconnect the electrical connector and take out the headlamp bulb after removing the halogen bulb access cover but remember that bulb types 9006 and 9005 share some similarities but cannot replace each other because using the wrong bulb could damage the headlamp system. You must disconnect the HID low beam bulb electrical connector after taking out the bulb along with the spring tabs from the Navigator's HID headlamp. Handle the new bulb by its base when installing it and avoid turning on the headlamp without the bulb in place to prevent contaminant damage to the system performance.

The first task when servicing the headlamp bulb is to disconnect the battery ground cable. The first step removes the headlamp assembly after raising the headlamp retainers through rearward push and upward pull followed by disconnecting the headlamp electrical connector. After removing the assembly you should turn the headlamp bulb retainer counter-clockwise to detach it followed by removing the headlamp bulb. Handle the new bulb by its base only when installing it while making sure the headlamp assembly fits accurately into the alignment pins on the headlamp reinforcement. Follow the removal steps backwards for installation. Additionally adjust the headlamp to the required positions after completion.

Users should handle the halogen fog lamp bulb through its base only because it stores gas under pressure and can break when the glass envelope gets scratched or when the bulb experiences physical impact. Leaving the fog lamp bulb outside of installation periods should be limited as contaminants may enter and affect its performance by settling on both lens and reflector surfaces. It is dangerous to operate fog lights without an installed bulb. Begin by disconnecting the electrical connector followed by counterclockwise rotation of the fog lamp socket to remove it. The installation process should be done by following the exact steps used for removal.

Services for the headlamp bulb require starting with the headlamp switch and ignition switch both set to OFF. You can remove the headlamp bulb on Freestyle and Five Hundred by turning it counterclockwise one eighth turn to free it from its position while disconnecting the electrical connector. The service for the Montego requires you to detach the headlamp assembly then unscrew the six screws that lock the headlamp bulb access cover. When servicing the high beam bulb users should rotate it counterclockwise by 1/8-turn before removing the electrical connector. The HID bulb requires opening of the spring retainer to extract it before disconnecting the electrical connector. When replacing the bulb consumers need to follow the installation steps in reverse order to the removal process. Handle the bulb at its base to avoid harm because the high-pressure gas inside creates the risk of bulb shattering upon envelope contact or falling accidents. The glass envelope requires no direct contact while you must keep the bulb inside the assembly until the moment before installation to maintain performance quality. Drivers must never switch on the headlamps whenever there is no bulb.

Service of the headlamp bulb starts by removing the headlamp assembly followed by the cover's removal. Before handling the headlamp bulb carefully cut the bulb off while keeping contact with glass strictly forbidden. Put the reverse steps to your removal actions for bulb installation while keeping your fingers away from the glass portion.

Check the headlamp adjustment afterward.

Never turn on the headlamps with the bulb removed.

The fog lamp should never be turned on with the bulb removed.

The headlamp bulb should not be removed until just before installing a new bulb, as extended removal may affect performance due to contaminants entering the headlamp and settling on the lens and reflector.

The halogen bulb contains gas under pressure and may shatter if scratched or dropped, posing a risk of personal injury.

Never activate the headlamp with the bulb removed.

Do not leave the bulb removed for an extended period, as contaminants may affect performance.

Remove the front radiator air deflector, take out the three bolts securing the headlamp assembly, and disconnect the electrical connectors. Remove the HID lamp cover and high beam cover, disconnect the electrical connector, push the grommet into the headlamp assembly, release the spring tabs, and remove the HID low beam bulb.

Never activate the fog lamp with the bulb removed.

Reverse the removal procedure.

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

Do not touch the glass envelope of the halogen bulb, as it contains gas under pressure and may shatter if scratched or dropped.

Simply reverse the removal procedure to install the new bulb.

Disconnect the headlamp electrical connector.

Carefully disconnect the electrical connector.

Remove the foglamp assembly.

Never turn on the headlamps with the bulb removed.

Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the headlamp bulb, noting that both the high and low beam bulbs should be removed in the same manner.

Disconnect the electrical connector and then take out the bulb.

Exercise caution as the halogen fog lamp bulb contains gas under pressure, which may cause it to shatter if the glass envelope is scratched or if the bulb is dropped.

The headlamp housing must be removed.

First, raise and support the vehicle.

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

Handle the halogen bulb carefully, as it contains gas under pressure and may shatter if the glass envelope is scratched or if the bulb is dropped; grasp the bulb only by its base and avoid touching the glass envelope.

To install the new bulb, reverse the removal procedure.

First, remove the headlamp assembly and then the cover.

Grasp only its base and avoid touching the glass envelope.

Ensure not to touch the glass with your fingers.

Take out the headlamp bulb, specifically the low beam bulb.