How To: Replacing a Headlamp

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BigJ

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This from the 2010 F-150 Owners Guide, 1st Printing pgs 79-81

Replacing headlamp bulbs
1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the off position and open the hood.

2. Remove the pushpin that holds the air deflector/protective cover from the upper inboard corner of the lamp.
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3. Loosen the three retaining bolts (two at top of lamp, one at lower inboard corner).
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4. Once the three retaining bolts have been removed, slide the headlamp assembly forward, disconnecting the two snap attachments at the fender.

5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling rearward.

6. Remove the bulb and socket by turning it counterclockwise, then pull it straight out.
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WARNING: 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.

Install the new bulb in reverse order.
 

MarkT

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Nice write up J !!! Thank you!

(one thing I always try to do is wipe off the bulb with an alcohol swap before installing if at all possible... even with a new bulb... just an extra precaution against any little bit of oil causing premature failure)
 
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