2008 Lincoln MKZ Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 45

Lights Lowbeam bulb replacement 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the O (OFF) position, then open the hood. 2. Remove screw from oval splash shield access panel in the exterior wheel well area. Lift up and rearward to release a hidden finger attachment at the lower portion of the panel (passenger side only). 3. From the exterior wheel well area reach arm through splash shield opening to access bulb socket (passenger side only). 4. Remove the protective rubber cap from the housing by grabbing it and pulling rearward. 5. Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise, then pulling it straight out of the lamp assembly. 6. Let go of the bulb socket and leave it dangling near the lamp housing (passenger side only). 7. Reach over the front bolster in the engine area and, with a tool if necessary, bring the bulb socket upwards into an unobstructed area to replace the bulb (passenger side only). 8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb socket and discard the old bulb socket. 9. Connect the new bulb socket to the electrical connector. 45 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)