Headlamp Bulb - RH

Headlamp Bulb - RH, MKZ

Low Beam

NOTE: High Intensity Discharge (HID) bulb shown, halogen bulb similar.











High Beam









Removal and Installation

WARNING: The bulb contains gas under pressure. The bulb may shatter if the glass envelope is scratched or if the bulb is dropped. Handle the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass envelope. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

NOTE: The headlamp bulb should not be removed from the headlamp until just before a new bulb is installed. Removing the bulb for an extended period of time may affect headlamp bulb performance. Contaminants may enter the headlamp where they can settle on the lens and reflector. Never turn on the headlamps with the bulb removed from the headlamp.

NOTE: Make sure the headlamp switch and the ignition switch are in the OFF position.

Low beam bulb

1. Position the engine coolant degas bottle aside.

1. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the degas bottle.

2. Remove the bolt.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

3. Remove the nut.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).





High beam bulb

2. Remove the headlamp assembly. For additional information, refer to Headlamp Assembly Service and Repair.

Low beam or high beam bulb

3. Remove the headlamp bulb protective cover.

4. Remove the headlamp bulb.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Make sure the headlamp bulb protective cover is completely sealed.