1996 Mercury Villager headlamp

Servicing Your Villager
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[SV40800(ALL)09/93]
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Removing the headlamp bulb retaining ring
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[SV40900(ALL)04/95]4.
Carefully remove the bulb assembly from its socket by
gently pulling it rearward without turning.
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[SV41000(ALL)01/93]5.
Do not touch the bulb with your skin or you could shatter
the bulb. Always grasp the bulb assembly from the plastic
base.
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[SV41100(ALL)01/93]6.
Be sure that you have the proper replacement bulb ready
before you discard the burned out bulb.
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Headlamp bulb replacement
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[SV41300(ALL)03/95]
Installing the headlamp bulb
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[SV41400(ALL)01/93]1.
With the flat side of the bulb's plastic base facing upward,
insert the glass end of the bulb into the socket. You may
need to turn the bulb left or right to line up the grooves in
the plastic base with the tabs in the socket. When the
grooves are aligned, push the bulb into the socket until the
plastic base contacts the rear of the socket. Do not touch the
glass with your fingers.
[SV41500(ALL)01/93]2.
Slip the retaining ring over the plastic base until it contacts
the rear of the socket. Lock the ring into the socket by
rotating it until you feel a ªstop.º
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[SV41600(ALL)01/93]3.
Push the electrical connector into the rear of the plastic base
until it snaps, locking it into place.
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Servicing Your Villager
353
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[SV41700(ALL)09/89]4.
Turn the headlamps on and make sure that they work
properly. If the headlamp was correctly aligned before you
changed bulbs, you should not need to align it again.
[SV41800(ALL)01/93]
Replacing the Bulbs
[SV41900(ALL)01/93]
There are several different types of replacement bulbs for your
vehicle. The following illustration indicates the proper method
of removal and installation for each bulb.
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The replacement bulbs
[SV42100(ALL)01/93]
The illustrations in this section will provide you with reference
for changing many of the bulbs on your vehicle.
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Index
Brakes (continued)
new brake linings................... 5
noise......................234, 236
parking...................... 237
power braking................... 234
servicing....................236, 333
stopping distances.................. 236
trailer....................... 251
when storing your vehicle.............. 371
Brights (high beams).................77,124
Bulbs, replacing
halogen...................... 349
headlamps..................... 349
specifications.................... 355
C
Canada, customer assistance.............. 282
Carbon monoxide in exhaust............... 64
Cargo net....................... 171
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)....... 32
Catalytic converter................... 362
Chains, tires...................... 328
Changing a tire.................... 259
Charging system warning light.............. 73
Childproof locks.................... 139
Child safety restraints.................. 31
child safety belts................... 44
child safety seats................... 32
Child safety seats
and air bags................... 25,32
attaching with tether straps.............. 39
automatic locking mode (retractor)......... 16,32
in front seat................... 25,32
in rear outboard seat................. 32
in rear seat...................... 32
tether anchorage hardware............... 39
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Chime
headlamps on.................... 77
key in ignition.................... 58
safety belt...................... 70
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing............... 346
see also fuses.................... 337
Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum parts.............. 7
engine compartment................. 302
exterior....................... 6
exterior lamps................... 114
fabric....................... 165
headlamps..................... 114
instrument panel................... 7
plastic parts..................... 7
polishing....................... 6
rustproofing..................... 7
safety belts...................... 23
tail lamps..................... 114
upholstery and interior trim............. 165
washing....................... 6
waxing........................ 6
wheels....................... 329
Climate control system
air conditioning.................... 91
heating........................ 91
Clock......................... 217
Clutch, fluid reservoir................. 333
Cold engine starting................... 60
Combination lap and shoulder belts........... 9,11
Controls
instrument panel................... 89
mirrors....................... 169
steering column................... 123
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H
Hazard flashers.................... 112
Headlamps
aiming....................... 348
bulb specification.................. 355
checking alignment................. 348
cleaning...................... 114
daytime running lights............... 114
high beam..................... 124
replacing bulbs................... 348
warning chime.................... 77
Head restraints.................... 159
Heating, manual heating and air conditioning system.... 91
High beams
indicator light.................... 77
operation...................... 124
Hitch......................... 250
Hood
latch location.................... 298
lubrication specifications............... 368
release lever.................... 298
working under the hood............... 296
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN)........277, 283
Idle
relearning...................259, 296
speed........................ 62
Ignition
chime........................ 58
positions of the ignition................ 57
removing the key................... 58
Infant seats (see Safety seats)............... 31
Instrument cluster.................... 67
electronic....................... 81
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U
Used engine oil, disposal..............296, 333
V
Variable interval wipers................ 125
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)........277, 283
Vehicle loading, calculating the load.......... 247
Vehicle storage.................... 369
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)....... 91
Viscosity (see Engine oil)................ 310
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge)........... 73
W
Warning chimes
headlamps on.................... 77
key in ignition.................... 58
safety belt...................... 70
Warning lights (see Lights)................ 67
Warranties, radio................... 228
Warranty Information Booklet.............. 4
Washer fluid
rear window reservoir................ 319
reservoir...................... 319
windshield..................... 319
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)............. 241
Wheel and tire matching................ 325
Wheel bearings lubricant specifications......... 368
Wheel dollies (see Towing)............... 273
Wheels........................ 325
anti-theft lugnuts.................. 267
cleaning...................... 329
inspection and maintenance............. 322
lug nuts...................... 263
replacement.................... 325
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