1998 Mercury Villager headlamp

Installing the headlamp bulb
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.
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
3. Push the electrical connector into the rear of the plastic base
until it snaps, locking it into place.
Headlamp bulb replacement
Maintenance and Care
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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.
Replacing the Bulbs
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.
The illustrations in this section will provide you with reference for
changing many of the bulbs on your vehicle.
The replacement bulbs
320

servicing......................217, 282
stopping distances....................218
trailer..........................235
when storing your vehicle................335
Brights (high beams).....................17
Bulbs, replacing.......................316
halogen.........................316
headlamps........................316
specifications.......................322
C
Canada, customer assistance................352
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP)....352
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)........153
Carbon monoxide in exhaust................212
Cargonet ..........................111
Catalytic converter.....................313
Chains, tires........................305
Changing a tire.......................254
Charging system warning light................14
Child safety restraints....................151
child safety belts.....................166
child safety seats.....................153
Child safety seats......................153
and air bags.......................153
attaching with tether straps...............160
automatic locking mode (retractor)..........136, 153
in front seat.......................153
in rear outboard seat...................153
in rear seat........................153
tether anchorage hardware................160
Childproof locks......................100
Index
375

Chime
headlamps on.......................18
safety belt.........................11
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing..................252
see also fuses......................243
Cleaning your vehicle....................329
chrome and aluminum parts...............330
engine compartment...................331
exterior.........................329
exterior lamps......................330
fabric..........................332
headlamps........................330
instrument panel.....................330
instrument panel lens..................332
interior..........................332
plastic parts.......................330
polishing.........................329
rustproofing.......................330
safety belts........................332
tail lamps........................330
upholstery and interior trim...............332
washing.........................329
waxing..........................329
wheels..........................330
Climate control system
air conditioning......................56
heating..........................56
Clock............................40
Clutch
fluid reservoir......................282
Cold engine starting....................208
Combination lap and shoulder belts..........129, 131
376

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)............226
calculating........................231
definition......................226, 229
driving with a heavy load................226
location.........................230
H
Hazard flashers.....................77,241
Head restraints.......................121
Headlamps
aiming..........................316
bulb specification....................322
checking alignment...................316
cleaning.........................330
daytime running lights..................78
replacing bulbs......................316
warning chime......................18
Heating
manual heating and air conditioning system........56
High beams
indicator light.......................17
Hitch............................234
Hood............................277
latch location.......................277
lubrication specifications.................339
release lever.......................277
working under the hood.................276
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN)............352
Idle
relearning......................272, 276
speed..........................209
382

Transmission
automatic operation...................221
Transmission control switch.................223
Trip odometer........................20
Turn signal
indicator lights......................87
lever...........................87
U
Used engine oil, disposal..................292
V
Variable interval wipers...................89
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............352
Vehicle loading
calculating the load...................231
understanding loading information............226
Vehicle storage.......................333
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)........56
Viscosity (see Engine oil)..................279
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge)............14
W
Warning chimes
headlamps on.......................18
safety belt.........................11
Warranties
radio...........................51
Warranty Information Booklet.................3
Washer fluid.........................89
warning light.......................17
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...............226
Wheel and tire matching..................303
Wheel bearings lubricant specifications...........339
390