2003 Mercury Marauder Owner's Manual - Page 44

Lights Replacing headlamp bulbs To remove the headlamp bulb: 1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position, then open the hood 2. Remove the three pin type retainers and the radiator sight shield. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector. 4. Remove the headlamp retainer bolts and the headlamp assembly. 5. Remove the headlamp bulb protective cover. 6. Remove the bulb retaining ring by rotating it countercloskwise to free it from the bulb socket and slide the ring off of the plastic base. Keep the ring to retain the new bulb. 7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb. 8. To install, reverse the removal procedure. (Re-aiming the headlamps may be necessary. For additional information refer to the headlamp aiming section of the owner's guide.) 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. Note: If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol before being used. 44