1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII clock

3. The relearning process will automatically complete as you drive the
vehicle.
²If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle, the idle quality of
your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle is eventually
relearned.
²If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been
installed, the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once
the battery is reconnected.
²Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your community's
standards for disposal. Call your
local recycling center to find out
more about recycling automotive
batteries.
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
Check the wiper blades at least twice a year or when they seem less
effective. Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used
by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades.
Checking the wiper blades
If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean both the windshield and
wiper blades using undiluted windshield wiper solution or a mild
detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. To avoid damaging the
blades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents.
Changing the wiper blades
When replacing wiper blade assemblies, always use a Motorcraft part or
equivalent. To make replacing the wipers easy, turn the ignition to ACC,
then turn the wipers on. When the wipers reach the vertical position,
turn the ignition to LOCK.
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4. Remove the retaining screw from
the corner of the headlamp
assembly.
5. Remove the bolts from the top of
the headlamp assembly.
6. Gently pull the headlamp
assembly forward. Noting the
location of each connector,
disconnect the wire connectors from
the headlamp assembly.
7. Remove the headlamp assembly
and place it on a clean work surface.
8. Remove the low beam headlamp
housing cover by rotating
counterclockwise 1/4 turn.
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9. Remove the headlamp bulb
retaining nuts.
10. Remove the headlamp bulb
assembly.
11. Slide the headlamp level and
bracket off the bulb assembly and
remove.
12. Twist headlamp housing
counterclockwise to remove
headlamp bulb from socket.
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To install the new low beam headlamp bulb:
1. Insert the new bulb into the
socket and twist clockwise to lock
into place.
2. Pull the headlamp level and
bracket over the bulb assembly and
snap into place.
3. Insert the bulb assembly into the
socket opening.
4. Install the retaining nuts. Tighten
them 1/4 turn past finger tight.
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5. Position the low beam headlamp
housing cover over the bulb
assembly and rotate clockwise to
lock into place.
6. Match the remaining wire
connectors with their proper mates
and reinstall.
7. Reinstall the top bolts. Tighten
1/2 turn past finger tight.
8. Reinstall the retaining screw at
the corner of the headlamp
assembly.
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9. Replace the sight shield.
10. Reconnect the battery ground
cable and close the hood.
Replacing the high beam headlamp bulb
To remove the high beam headlamp bulb:
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position.
2. Lift the hood and remove the
sight shield located above the
headlamps.
3. Remove the high beam headlamp
housing cover by rotating it 1/4 turn
counterclockwise.
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4. Rotate the plastic bulb base
counterclockwise and pull the bulb
assembly out of the housing.
5. Pull the bulb socket retaining clip
outward while carefully pulling up
on the plastic base of the bulb.
To install the new high beam headlamp bulb:
1. Hold the bulb by its plastic base
and insert it into the socket.
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2. Push the bulb down into the
socket until the retaining clip snaps
over it.
3. Carefully insert the bulb assembly
into the headlamp housing while
aligning the locking tabs.
4. Rotate the bulb assembly
clockwise to lock it into place.
5. Position the headlamp cover over
the bulb assembly. Align the tabs
and rotate clockwise to lock into
place.
6. Replace the sight shield and close
the hood.
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