Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN E EFI (1997)
Headlamp Bulb: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING: THE HALOGEN BULB CONTAINS GAS UNDER PRESSURE. THE BULB MAY SHATTER IF THE GLASS ENVELOPE IS
SCRATCHED OR IF THE BULB IS DROPPED. HANDLE THE BULB CAREFULLY. GRASP THE BULB ONLY BY ITS BASE. AVOID
TOUCHING THE GLASS ENVELOPE.
NOTE: The headlamp bulb should not be removed from the headlamp until just before a replacement bulb is installed. Removing the bulb for an
extended period of time may affect headlamp bulb performance. Contaminants may enter the headlamp where they can settle on the lens and reflector.
Never turn the headlamps on with the bulb removed from the headlamp.
1. Remove the electrical connector.
2. Rotate the headlamp bulb retainer counterclockwise and remove.
3. Remove the headlamp bulb.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
WARNING: THE HALOGEN BULB CONTAINS GAS UNDER PRESSURE. THE BULB MAY SHATTER IF THE GLASS
ENVELOPE IS SCRATCHED OR IF THE BULB IS DROPPED. HANDLE THE BULB CAREFULLY. GRASP THE BULB ONLY BY
ITS BASE. AVOID TOUCHING THE GLASS ENVELOPE.
NOTE: Never turn the headlamps on with the bulb removed from the headlamp.
