2008 Mercury Sable Owner's Manual - Page 88

Lights Function Number of bulbs Trade number LED H11 12V6W 578 * High-mount brake lamp N/A Fog lamp (if equipped) 2 Map lamp 2 Dome/reading lamp 6 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer. *To replace these lamps - see your authorized dealer. Replacing the interior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently. Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently. Replacing headlamp (low beam and high beam) bulbs 1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the OFF position, then open the hood. 2. Reach in behind the headlamp assembly to access the bulbs and connectors. 3. Locate the outboard (low beam) or inboard (high beam) electrical connector and remove it by releasing the locking tab and pulling it straight down. 4. Remove the bulb socket by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it straight out. 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. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. 88 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)