Ranger 2WD V6-182 3.0L (1995)
Headlamp Bulb: Service and Repair
Removal
WARNING: THE HEADLAMP BULB (13007) CONTAINS HALOGEN GAS UNDER PRESSURE. THE HEADLAMP BULB MAY
SHATTER IF THE GLASS ENVELOPE IS SCRATCHED OR DROPPED. HANDLE CAREFULLY. GRASP ONLY BY PLASTIC BASE.
AVOID TOUCHING THE GLASS ENVELOPE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. ENERGIZE ONLY WHEN INSTALLED IN
THE HEADLAMP (13008).
NOTE: A properly aimed headlamp normally need not be reaimed after installation of this headlamp bulb. A burned out headlamp bulb should not be
removed from the headlamp until just before a replacement is to be installed. Removal for an extended period of time may allow contaminants (dust,
moisture, smoke) to affect the performance of the headlamp.
1. Check that headlamp switch (11654) is in the off position.
2. Lift hood(16612).
3. Release latch and swing filler panel to left or right.
Headlamp Bulb
Headlamp Bulb
4. Remove electrical connector from headlamp bulb by grasping wires firmly and snapping connector rearward.
5. Remove headlamp bulb retainer (13N019) by rotating counterclockwise (when viewed from rear) about one-eighth turn and sliding ring off plastic
base. Keep headlamp bulb retainer as it may be used again to retain new headlamp bulb.
6. Carefully remove headlamp bulb from socket by gently pulling straight backward out of socket. Do not rotate headlamp bulb during removal.
Installation
1. With flat side of plastic base of headlamp bulb facing upward, insert glass envelope of headlamp bulb into socket. Turn base slightly to left or
right, if necessary, to align grooves in forward part of plastic base with corresponding locating tabs inside socket. When grooves are aligned, push
