Replacing headlamp bulbs, Maintenance 305 – FORD 2015 Taurus User Manual

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These are examples of unacceptable moisture (usually caused by a lamp
water leak):
• Water puddle inside the lamp.
• Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of

the lens.

Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions of
unacceptable moisture are present.

Replacing headlamp bulbs

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.

Note: If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with
rubbing alcohol before being used.

Headlamp:

A. Front parking lamp/turn signal
bulb

B. Low/High beam headlamp bulb

C. Sidemarker bulb

Low/High beam bulbs:

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position, then open the
hood.

2. Reach in behind the headlamp
assembly to access the bulbs and
connectors.

3. Remove service cap.

4. Remove bulb from the headlamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise, then pull it straight out.

A

B

C

Maintenance

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2015 Taurus
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2014
USA
(fus)

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