2002 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 6th Printing - Page 292
2002 Ford Explorer Manual
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Maintenance and care Replacing headlamp bulbs The high beam and low beam bulbs are located in the headlamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb: To remove the headlamp bulb: 1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position, then open the hood. 2. At the back of the headlamp, pry up the two retainer pins until they stop to release the headlamp assembly from the vehicle and pull headlamp forward. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pushing the center tab and pulling downward. 4. Remove the old bulb from the lamp assembly by turning counter clockwise to unlock and pulling it straight out of the lamp assembly. To install the new bulb: 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. 292