1996 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL headlamp

2. Slip the bulb retaining ring over the plastic base
until it contacts the rear of the socket. Lock the
ring into the socket by rotating it clockwise
until you feel a "stop".
3. Push the electrical connector into the rear of
the plastic base until it snaps, locking it into
position
4. Carefully position the headlamp assembly onto
the vehicle making sure the alignment pins are
inserted into the proper holes
5. Hold the headlamp assembly snugly against the
vehicle and push down on the right angle
brackets to lock the lamp into position.
6. Install the plastic sight shield.
7. Turn the headlamps on and make sure that they
work properly. If the headlamp was correctly
aligned before you changed the bulb, you
should not need to align it again..
280Aiming Headlamps
Your vehicle is equipped with a Vehicle Headlamp
Aim Device (VHAD) on each headlamp body.
Each headlamp may be properly aimed in the
horizontal direction (left/right) and the vertical
position (up/down).
NOTE: A non-zero bubble reading does not
necessarily indicate out-of-aim headlamps. If your
vehicle is not positioned on a level surface, the
slope will be included in the level indicator.
Therefore, vertical headlamp adjustment should be
Tools required: One 4mm socket and ratchet.
The Horizontal aim must be adjusted first.

NOTE: The following procedure assumes that
the vehicle's front structure is in factory alignment
condition. If the vehicle has been in an accident
requiring the front end of the vehicle to be
repaired, the horizontal indicator should be
recalibrated by the servicing facility.
Before adjusting your headlamps, you must make
sure that the air suspension has been adjusted to
the proper ride height. In order to do this:
1.Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2.Make sure the air suspension switch in the
luggage compartment is in the ON position.
3.Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
4. Open and close the driver's door to allow the
air suspension to fully level.Hori
zontal adjusting screw Vertical adjusting screw Horizontal indicator Bubble vial
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Bulb specifications
FunctionTrade numberExterior illuminationBackup lamp3156Cornering lamp3156Headlamp9007High-mount brakelamp912License plate lamp168Luggage compartment lamp912Side marker - front lamp916NA*Side marker - rear lamp194Turn signal and park lamp - front3457NA*Turn signal, stoplamp and tail lamp
- rear3157Redundant turn - rear3157Decklid reflector168Instrument panel lightsElectronic automatic temperature
control***Air bag readiness light37Anti-lock warning lamp37And-theft warning lamp37Ash receptacle1445Ash ttay - rear doors37Clock***FunctionTradenumberInstrument panel lights (continued)Cluster illumination***Cluster control button37Compact disc player**Glove compartment194Headlamp switch nomenclature37Message center control buttons***“PRN@D I" bulb (floor console)194Rear window defrost switchnomenclature37Radio**Warning lights (cluster)37Interior courtesy lampsCigar lighter (door mounted)1893Door mounted lamp (front and rear)214-2Illuminated visor mirror (passenger)74Overhead console-reading lamps (without
moon roof)211-2Passenger assist handle (rear seat)211-2Under instrument panel906*NA means Natural Amber.
**Refer bulb replacement to a Ford -authorized radio service
center.
***Refer bulb replacement to a Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer.
283

Engine compartment/ Servicing Windshield wipers Headlamp bulbs and Daytime Running Lights Hood latch Turn signal bulbs Parking lamp bulbs
Cornering lamp bulbs Moon roof Keyless entry Side view mirrors Tires299

applying the brakes.........................187
brake warning light...........................52
fluid, checking and adding..............263
fluid, refill capacities.......................287
fluid, specifications.........................289
new brake linings................................6
noise...............................................188
parking...........................................188
trailer.............................................197
when storing your vehicle...............292
Brake-shift interlock.............................180
Break-in period........................................6
Bulbs, replacing....................................277
headlamps........................................278
C
Canada, customer assistance.................219
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).......................................220
Capacities for refilling fluids.................287
Carbon monoxide in exhaust...................49
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats).........................27Catalytic converter284
CD player (see Electronic sound system) . 169
Chains, tires260
Changing a tire204
Charging system warning light 55
Childproof locks 99
Child safety restraints 25
child safety belts 38
child safety seats 27
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps 38
tether anchorage hardware 38
Chime
headlamps on 58
key in ignition 42
safety belt 52
Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum parts 8
exterior 7
exterior lamps 83
fabric118
headlamps 83
309

Fuel cap...............................................odometer.........................................65
removing..........................................238speedometer.....................................66
replacing...........................................239tachometer.......................................66
Fuel filter, specifications...............................288GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
Fuel gauge...........................................67calculating......................................193
Fuel pump shut-off switch, starting after a..........definition........................................192
collision..................................................47location.................................192
Fuse panels...............................................Gearshift
engine compartment..........................272column-mounted...................................181
instrument panel...............................267positions.............................................179
Fuses...............................................shift-lock.............................................180
charts....................................269GVVVR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)
checking and replacing......................275calculating.............................193
G..............definition.............................................192
Gas cap (see Fuel cap)..................................238location.............................................192
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)...................243H
Gasohol ..........................................241Hazard flashers........................................92
Gasoline (see Fuel).......................................238Headlamps
Gauges, Mechanical...........................................aiming.......................................277,280
engine coolant temperature gauge.......66autolamp system...............................83
fuel gauge......................................67checking alignment..........................277
313

Headlamps (continued).................................I.............................
cleaning...............................................83Idle.............................................................
daytime running lights..........................81relearning.........................................253
flashing................................................90speed.................................................45
high beam............................................90Ignition......................................................
replacing bulbs...................................277chime.................................................42
turning on and off................................82positions of the ignition......................41
warning chime.....................................58removing the key...............................42
Head restraints.......................................114Infant seats (see Safety seats).................27
Heated mirrors.......................................127Instrument panel, location of components .70
Heating........................................................Interval wipers........................................91
electronic automatic temperature...............................................................................
control system...................................71J.............................
High beams, indicator light.......................58Jack, operation.....................................207
Hood............................................................Jump-starting your vehicle..........................
latch location...............................234,235attaching cables................................201
lubrication specifications....................289disconnecting cables.........................203
release lever.......................................234K...............................
working under the hood.....................233Keyless entry system...................................
Horn........................................................93locking and unlocking doors............102
....................................................................programming entry code..................103
314

Keys.............................................................charging system...............................55
key in ignition chime............................42engine oil pressure...........................54
positions of the ignition........................41high beam........................................58
removing from the ignition...................42oil pressure......................................54
stuck in lock position...........................42safety belt........................................52
L.................................service engine soon..........................56
Lamps..........................................................turn signal indicator.........................56
autolamp delay system.........................83Load limits
checking............................................277GAWR............................................192
................................................................GVVVR..........................................192
daytime running light system................81trailer towing...................................194
flashing the lamps................................90Lubricant specifications........................289
hazard flashers.....................................92Luggage compartment..........................135
headlamps............................................82Lug nuts, anti-theft...............................209
high beams...........................................90
replacing bulbs...................................277..........................M
trailer.................................................197Maintenance (see Servicing).................231
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal)....89Map pockets.........................................134
Lights, warning and indicator.......................Methanol in fuel...................................241
air bag.................................................59Mileage, calculating fuel economy........243
anti-theft..............................................59Mirrors
brake...................................................52automatic dimming rearview mirror..125
315