1997 Mercury Villager headlamp

Maintenance and Care
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[MC40800(ALL)01/96]
17-1/2 pica
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Removing the headlamp bulb retaining ring
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[MC40900(ALL)01/96]4.
Carefully remove the bulb assembly from its socket by
gently pulling it rearward without turning.
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[MC41000(ALL)01/96]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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[MC41100(ALL)01/96]6.
Be sure that you have the proper replacement bulb ready
before you discard the burned out bulb.
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[MC41200(ALL)01/96]
17-1/2 pica
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Headlamp bulb replacement
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[MC41300(ALL)03/96]
Installing the headlamp bulb
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[MC41400(ALL)01/96]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.
[MC41500(ALL)01/96]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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[MC41600(ALL)01/96]3.
Push the electrical connector into the rear of the plastic base
until it snaps, locking it into place.
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Maintenance and Care
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[MC41700(ALL)01/96]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.
[MC41800(ALL)01/96]
Replacing the Bulbs
[MC41900(ALL)01/96]
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.
[MC42000(ALL)01/96]
17-1/2 pica
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The replacement bulbs
[MC42100(ALL)01/96]
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)
lubricant specifications................ 343
master cylinder................... 285
new brake linings................... 5
noise........................ 219
parking...................... 221
servicing....................220, 285
stopping distances.................. 221
trailer....................... 237
when storing your vehicle.............. 338
Brights (high beams)................... 17
Bulbs, replacing
halogen...................... 319
headlamps..................... 319
specifications.................... 325
C
Canada, customer assistance.............. 356
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) . . . 356
Carbon monoxide in exhaust.............. 216
Cargo net....................... 112
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)...... 156
Catalytic converter................... 316
Chains, tires...................... 307
Changing a tire.................... 256
Charging system warning light.............. 13
Childproof locks.................... 100
Child safety restraints
child safety belts.................. 169
child safety seats.................. 156
Child safety seats
and air bags.................... 156
attaching with tether straps............. 163
automatic locking mode (retractor)........138, 156
in front seat.................... 156
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Child safety seats (continued)
in rear outboard seat................ 156
in rear seat..................... 156
tether anchorage hardware.............. 163
Chime
headlamps on.................... 17
key in ignition.................... 17
safety belt...................... 11
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing............... 254
see also fuses.................... 245
Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum parts............. 333
engine compartment................. 334
exterior...................... 332
exterior lamps................... 333
fabric....................... 335
headlamps..................... 333
instrument panel.................. 333
instrument panel lens................ 335
interior....................... 335
plastic parts.................... 333
polishing...................... 332
rustproofing.................... 333
safety belts..................... 335
tail lamps..................... 333
upholstery and interior trim............. 335
washing...................... 332
waxing....................... 332
wheels....................... 334
Climate control system
air conditioning.................... 56
heating........................ 56
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Gearshift:shifting the gears............... 224
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 234
definition....................229, 232
driving with a heavy load.............. 229
location...................... 233
H
Hazard flashers................... 76,243
Headlamps
bulb specification.................. 325
checking alignment................. 319
cleaning...................... 333
daytime running lights................ 77
replacing bulbs................... 318
warning chime.................... 17
Head restraints.................... 123
Heating, manual heating and air conditioning system.... 56
High beams, indicator light................ 17
Hitch......................... 236
Hood
latch location.................... 279
lubrication specifications............... 343
release lever.................... 279
working under the hood............... 278
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN).......... 356
Idle
relearning..................... 274
speed....................... 213
Ignition
chime........................ 17
positions of the ignition................ 86
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U
Used engine oil, disposal..............278, 297
V
Variable interval wipers................. 89
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......... 356
Vehicle loading
calculating the load................. 234
understanding loading information.......... 229
Vehicle storage.................... 336
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)....... 56
Viscosity (see Engine oil)................ 281
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge)........... 13
W
Warning chimes
headlamps on.................... 17
key in ignition.................... 17
safety belt...................... 11
Warranties, radio.................... 52
Warranty Information Booklet.............. 3
Washer fluid...................... 89
warning light..................... 17
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)............. 229
Wheel and tire matching................ 305
Wheel bearings lubricant specifications......... 343
Wheel dollies (see Towing)............... 274
Wheels
anti-theft lugnuts.................. 263
cleaning...................... 334
covers....................... 260
inspection and maintenance............. 301
lug nuts...................... 260
replacement.................... 305
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