1996 Lincoln Continental Owner's Manual - Page 281

1. 2. Make sure that the headlamp switch is in the OFF position. Lift the hood and remove the plastic sight shield covering the back of the headlamps by lifting up on the rear corners to release the velcro attachments. Lift the shield and pull towards the windshield. At the back of the headlamp, pull up on the two right angle brackets to release the headlamp assembly from the vehicle. Carefully pull the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle to expose the back of the bulb and wiring connector. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by grasping the wire with a quick pull rearward. 6. Remove the retaining ring by turning it 1/8 of a turn to free it from the socket. Then slide the ring off the plastic base of the bad bulb. Keep the ring. You must use it again to hold the new bulb in place. Carefully remove the bulb assembly from its socket by gently pulling it rearward without turning. With the flat side of the bulb's plastic base facing upward, insert the glass end of the bulb into the socket. You may need to turn the bulb left or right to line up the grooves in the plastic base with the tabs in the socket. When the grooves are aligned, push the bulb into the socket until the plastic base contacts the rear of the socket. 7. 3. Installing the headlamp bulb 1. 4. 5. 279