headlamp Mercury Sable 1996 s Owner's Guide

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To remove the headlamp bulb:
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1. Make sure that the headlamp knob is in the
OFF position.
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2. Lift the hood. If you are replacing the
driver's side headlamp, unclip the electronic
module on the right side of the battery and
move it out of the way. Find the bulb in the
headlamp socket.
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The module behind the driver's side headlamp
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3. Remove the electrical connector from the
bulb by pulling the connector.
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4. Remove the bulb retaining ring by rotating it
counterclockwise (when viewed from the
rear) about an eighth of a turn to free it
from the bulb socket, and by sliding the ring
off the plastic base. Keep the ring. It is to be
used again to retain the new bulb.
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5. Carefully remove the bulb from its socket by
gently pulling it straight back out of the
socket. Do not turn the bulb while you
remove it.
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To install a bulb:
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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.
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2. Slip the bulb retaining ring over the plastic
base until it contacts the rear of the socket.
Lock the ring into the socket by rotating it
clockwise until you feel a ªstopº.
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3. Push the electrical connector into the rear of
the plastic base until it snaps, locking it into
position.
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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 the
bulb, you should not need to align it again.
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Aiming Headlamps
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Your vehicle is equipped with a Vehicle
Headlamp Aim Device (VHAD) on the
headlamp reflector extension and headlamp
housing. Each headlamp may be properly aimed
in the horizontal direction (left/right) and the
vertical direction (up/down) by performing the
steps outlined in the following paragraphs. The
horizontal aim must be adjusted first.
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Tools required: One 4mm box wrench or open
end wrench.
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318 [SV40050(ALL)04/95]Position the vehicle on a surface that is level on
the front-to-rear direction.
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If the vehicle cannot be placed on a true level
surface, the headlamps still can be adjusted
using the VHAD if the slope of the surface is
accurately known and does not differ by more
than 1.2" from true level. A difference of 2.27
inches in height of the surface between the front
and rear wheels corresponds to 1.2" slope.
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If the vertical adjuster is within +/s4
graduations about zero, the vertical headlamp
aim is within specification; and if the horizontal
adjuster is within +/s2 graduations about zero,
the horizontal headlamp aim is within
specification.
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Horizontal aim adjustment
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1. Open the hood and locate the horizontal
indicator and adjusting screw.
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2. Use a 4mm wrench to turn the horizontal
adjusting screw until the reference mark on
the reflector extension aligns with the ª0º
reference mark on the horizontal indicator
when viewed from directly above. If the
vehicle has been in an accident requiring the
front end of the vehicle to be repaired, the
horizontal indicator should be recalibrated
by a servicing facility using theTaurus/Sable
Service Manualinstructions.
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Vertical aim adjustment
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1. With the hood open, locate the bubble level
vertical aim indicator. It is visible when
viewed from above and to the rear of the
headlamp.
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2. With the vehicle on a level surface, use a
4mm wrench to turn the vertical aim
adjustment screw (outboard screw) located
on the back of the lamp assembly clockwise
or counterclockwise until the bubble in the
spirit level is centered when viewed from
directly above the bubble.
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3. Close the hood.
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If the vehicle is on a downward or upward
slope of not more than1.2Ê, theVHAD's bubble
level can be used to correct for the effects of the
surface slope, provided that the slope is
accurately known.
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Each graduation of the bubble level represents
0.19Ê ofdownward or upward slope. To correct
for the effects of a surface slope, turn the
vertical aim adjustment screw until the bubble is
centered at a position corresponding to the slope
of the surface.
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Index 347
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)....... 83
Accessory position on the ignition..... 61
Additives, engine oil.......... 273
Air bag supplemental restraint system
description............... 23
disposal................ 32
driver air bag............. 23
indicator light............. 79
operation............... 28
proper seating............. 24
tone generator............. 31
wearing safety belts........... 23
Air cleaner filter
location............... 261
replacing............... 296
Air conditioning
electronic automatic temperature control
system............... 95
manual heating and air conditioning
system............... 93
Alarm, activating remote personal.... 135
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 276
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 204
warning light.............. 83
Anti-theft lug nuts and key....... 230
Anti-theft system
triggering.............. 137
warning light.............. 90
Audio system
(see Electronic sound system)..... 169
Autolamp system (see Headlamps).... 108
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Index 349
Brake-shift interlock.........192, 197
Break-in period.............. 5
Bulbs, replacing
headlamps.............. 315
high-mount brakelamp........ 320
specifications............. 323
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 243
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 244
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 329
Carbon monoxide in exhaust........ 71
Cargo cover.............. 162
Cargo net............... 162
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 34
Catalytic converter........... 324
CD player
(see Electronic sound system)..... 181
Changing a tire............. 221
Charging system warning light....... 76
Childproof locks............ 125
Child safety restraints........... 32
child safety belts............ 59
child safety seats............ 34
Child safety seats
and air bags.............. 34
attaching with tether straps....... 46
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 13
in front seat.............. 37
in rear outboard seat.......... 37
Chime
headlamps on............. 79
key in ignition............. 62
safety belt............... 75
Cleaning your vehicle
built-in child seat............ 59
CD player and discs......... 186
chrome and aluminum parts....... 8
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350 Index
Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
engine compartment.......... 263
exterior................ 7
headlamps.............. 108
instrument panel............ 91
mirrors................ 154
plastic parts.............. 8
polishing................ 7
rustproofing.............. 8
safety belts............... 23
tail lamps.............. 108
washing................ 7
wheels................ 296
windows............... 105
Clock.................. 114
Cold engine starting............ 65
Compact disc player (see Electronic sound
system)................ 181
Console, description........... 156
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding......... 276
drain and flush............ 281
preparing for storage......... 334
refill capacities............ 281
specifications............. 331
temperature gauge........... 84
Cooling fan............... 256
Cruise control (see Speed control)..... 120
Cupholder(s).............. 157
Customer Assistance Center,
Ford (U.S.).............. 238
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada............ 238
D
Daytime running light system...... 107
Defrost
rear window and side view mirrors. . . 104
windshield............ 95,102
Dispute Settlement Board........ 239
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354 Index
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
definition............... 209
location............... 209
H
Hazard flashers............. 118
Headlamps
aiming................ 317
autolamp system........... 108
bulb specification........... 323
checking alignment.......... 314
daytime running lights........ 107
flashing............... 116
high beam.............. 115
replacing bulbs............ 315
turning on and off.......... 106
warning chime............. 79
Head restraints............. 145
Heated mirrors............. 104
Heating
electronic automatic temperature control
system................ 95
manual heating and air conditioning
system................ 93
High beams
indicator light............. 78
operation............... 107
High-mount brakelamp, replacing
the bulb............... 320
Hitch.................. 214
Hood
latch location............. 258
lubrication specifications........ 331
release lever............. 258
Horn.................. 119
Hoses, checking............. 277
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Index 355
I
Idle
relearning.............. 282
speed................. 66
Ignition
positions of the ignition......... 61
removing the key............ 62
Infant seats (see Safety seats)........ 34
Instrument cluster........... 73,86
standard................ 73
Instrument panel
lighting up panel and interior..... 110
location of components......... 92
Interval wipers............. 117
J
Jack, positioning............ 226
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 219
disconnecting cables.......... 221
K
Keyless entry system
locking and unlocking doors...... 130
programming entry code....... 129
Keys
positions of the ignition......... 61
removing from the ignition....... 62
stuck in lock position.......... 62
L
Lamps
bulb replacement specifications chart . . 323
daytime running light system..... 107
dome lamps............. 111
flashing the lamps.......... 116
hazard flashers............ 118
headlamps.............. 106
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362 Index
V
Vanity mirror.............. 155
Variable interval wipers......... 117
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control
Information) decal........... 326
Vehicle storage............. 332
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control)....... 94,101
Viscosity (see Engine oil)......... 273
Visor (see Sun visor)........... 154
W
Wagon
cargo cover.............. 162
cargo net............... 162
liftgate window wiper and washer . . . 105
luggage rack............. 163
Warm engine, starting........... 65
Warning chimes
headlamps on.............. 79
safety belt............... 75
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 73
Warranties, radio............ 190
Warranty Information Booklet....... 4
Washer fluid
rear window reservoir......... 284
reservoir............... 283
warning light.............. 88
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 209
Wheels
anti-theft lugnuts........... 230
covers................ 229
lug nuts............... 227
ornaments.............. 225
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