2000 Mercury Cougar Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 237

Maintenance and care BULB REPLACEMENT Removing the headlamps assembly Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children's reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated. If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol before being used. The bulbs for the low beam, high beam, turn signals and side lamps are housed in the lamp assembly. To replace a bulb, the complete lamp assembly has to be removed as follows: 1. Switch off the lamps. 2. Open the hood. 3. Remove the grille. 4. Remove the two screws (1) and loosen the screw (2). The screws are not interchangeable and must be replaced to the appropriate location. 5. Gently pull the headlamp assembly outward. 6. Disconnect the electrical connector and release the cover lever. 7. Turn the defective bulb and remove. 8. Fit the new bulb in reverse order. 237