2000 Mercury Sable headlamp

2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off.
3. Make sure the parking brake is
set.
4. Make sure the gearshift is in P
(Park).
5. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without
turning the key to 5 (START).
If there is difficulty in turning the
key, firmly rotate the steering wheel
left and right until the key turns
freely. This condition may occur
when:
²front wheels are turned
²front wheel is against the curb
²steering wheel is turned when getting in or out of the vehicle
PRNDD1
3
4
1 2
5
Starting
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment
Fuse Panel Description
13 20A Cigar Lighter, Auxiliary Power Point
14 Ð Not Used
15 30A Front Wiper Motor
16 15A Flasher and GEM Power, Integrated Control
Panel (ICP) Power, RCC Memory, Cluster
17 15A Stop Lamp, Speed Control Deactivating
Switch
18 Ð Not Used
19 Ð Not Used
20 Ð Not Used
21 Ð Not Used
22 20A Deck Lid Release Solenoid, Lock/Unlock
Relays
23 10A Air Bag Module, PATS Transceiver
24 15A Foglamps, Transit Relay
25 2A PCM Relay
26 10A Mirrors, Power Antenna, Pulse Stretcher
Module, Deck Lid Lamp, Battery Saver
27 10A Gauges and Warning Lamps, Integrated
Control Panel (ICP), FFV Sender, GEM
28 10A Blower Motor Relay Coil, EATC Logic
29 15A Autolamps, Headlamp Switch
30 15A Horns and Horn Switch, OBD II Connector
31 Ð Not Used
32 10A ABS, DRL Relay Coil, Speed Control
Actuator, Traction Control Switch, AC
Heater Selector Switch, Blend Door
Actuator, Brake Shift Interlock
33 Ð Not Used
34 Ð Not Used
35 Ð Not Used
36 15A Turn Signals, Back-up Lamps
Roadside emergencies
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
1 60A** Fuse Junction Panel
2 30A** PCM Relay
3 60A** Fuse Junction Panel
4 Ð Not Used
5 Ð Not Used
6 Ð Not Used
7 40A** Starter Relay, Ignition Switch
8 20A** Transit Relay (Export only)
9 40A** Cooling Fan Relays
10 Ð Not Used
11 20A** Thermactor Relay (FFV only)
12 Ð Not Used
13 40A** Anti-Lock Brake Module Pump Feed
14 Ð Not Used
15 20A* Anti-Lock Brake Module Valve Solenoid
16 20A* Fuel Pump Relay
17 20A* Rear Control Unit, CD Changer, Cell Phone
18 Ð Not Used
19 15A* Right Headlamp
20 Ð Not Used
1
23
4
56
7
8
910
11 12
1314
1516 17
18
19202122
2324
25
29
3026 27 28
31
32
33
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
21 15A* Left Headlamp
22 10A* A/C Clutch Relay, PCM Keep Alive Power
23 Ð Starter Motor Relay
24 Ð Low Speed Fan Relay
25 Ð Wiper Speed Relay
26 30A* Generator
27 5A* Rear Control Unit, Antenna
28 15A* HEGO Sensor Transmission Shift Solenoid,
Canister Vent, A/C Clutch Relay,
Thermactor Bypass Solenoid
29 Ð Wiper Park Relay
30 Ð Fuel Pump Relay
31 Ð PCM Power Relay
32 Ð High Speed Fan Relay
33 Ð A/C Clutch Relay
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
Relays
Relays are located in the power distribution box and should be replaced
by qualified technicians.
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Temporary spare tire information
The temporary spare tire for your vehicle is labeled as such. It is smaller
than a regular tire and is designed for emergency use only.
If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not follow
these precautions, the tire could fail, causing you to lose control
of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others.
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Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of the following lamps frequently:
²Headlamps
²Tail lamps
²Brakelamps
²High-mount brakelamp
²Turn signals
²Backup lamps
²License plate lamp
Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they will be replaced immediately. If a
bulb is removed for an extended period of time, contaminants may enter
the lamp housings and affect performance.
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Replacing headlamp bulbs
To remove the headlamp bulb:
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in
OFF position.
2. Remove the bolt from the
headlamp housing.
3. At the back of the headlamp, pry
up and remove the two retainer pins
to release the headlamp assembly
from the vehicle and pull headlamp
forward.
4. Remove the protective dust shield
from the housing by turning the
dust shield counterclockwise (when
viewed from the rear).
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5. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb by pulling
rearward.
6. Remove the bulb retaining ring by
rotating it counterclockwise.
7. Remove the old bulb from the
lamp assembly by pulling it straight
out of the lamp assembly.
To install the new bulb:
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of
children's reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlamps are operated.
1. Install the new bulb in lamp assembly by pushing straight in with the
flat surface of the bulb's plastic base facing upward. You may need to
turn the bulb slightly to align the grooves in the plastic base with the
tabs in the lamp assembly.
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2. Install the bulb retaining ring over the plastic base and lock the ring
by rotating clockwise until it snaps into place.
3. Connect the electrical connector to the bulb.
4. Install the protective dust shield and lock the shield by rotating it
clockwise until it locks into position.
5. Carefully position the headlamp assembly onto the vehicle.
6. Hold the headlamp assembly snugly against the vehicle and install the
retainer pins straight down to lock the lamp into place.
7. Before reinstalling the bolt, make sure the retainer pins are fully
seated, and install bolt on headlamp housing.
8. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly. If the
headlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the bulb, you should
not need to align it again.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/cornering lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position.
2. Remove the bolt from the
headlamp housing.
3. At the back of the headlamp, pry
up and remove the two retainer pins
to release the headlamp assembly
from the vehicle and pull headlamp
forward.
4. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove it
from the lamp assembly.
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