2005 Ford Escape Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 55

Lights Highbeam bulb replacement 4. Locate the bulb that is the most center in the vehicle and remove the electrical connector by pulling it straight off. 5. Loosen the retainer clip by squeezing the top of it while pulling it away from the bulb socket. 6. Without turning, carefully pull bulb out of headlamp assembly. Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children's reach. Grasp the bulb only by its metal 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. Note: The bulb's metal base gets very hot during headlamp operation. Be sure the bulb base is cool before handling. Note: If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol before being used. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. 55 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)