Section 17-01: Lighting, Exterior
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty Motorhome and Bronco Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Headlamp Bulb

Removal

 WARNING: THE HALOGEN HEADLAMP BULB (13007) CONTAINS GAS UNDER PRESSURE. THE HEADLAMP BULB MAY SHATTER IF THE GLASS ENVELOPE IS SCRATCHED OR THE HEADLAMP BULB IS DROPPED. HANDLE HEADLAMP BULB CAREFULLY. GRASP HEADLAMP BULB ONLY BY ITS PLASTIC BASE. AVOID TOUCHING THE GLASS ENVELOPE. KEEP HEADLAMP BULB OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. ENERGIZE THE HEADLAMP BULB ONLY WHEN INSTALLED IN THE HEADLAMP (13008).

  1. Check that headlamp switch (11654) is in OFF position.

  1. Lift hood (16612) and locate headlamp bulb installed in rear of headlamp body.

  1. Remove electrical connector from headlamp bulb by grasping connector firmly and snapping connector rearward.

  1. Remove headlamp bulb retainer (13N019) by rotating counterclockwise (when viewed from rear) about one-eighth turn and sliding headlamp bulb retainer off plastic base. Keep headlamp bulb retainer to be used again to retain new headlamp bulb.

  1. Carefully remove headlamp bulb from socket in reflector by gently pulling straight backward out of socket. Do not rotate headlamp bulb during removal.





Installation

  1.  CAUTION: Bulbs No. 9004 and No. 9007 look similar but are not interchangeable.

    With flat side of plastic base of headlamp bulb facing upward, insert glass envelope into socket. Turn base slightly to left or right, if necessary, to align grooves in forward part of plastic base with corresponding locating tabs inside socket.

  1. When grooves are aligned, push headlamp bulb firmly into socket until mounting flange on base contacts rear face of socket.

  1. Slip headlamp bulb retaining ring (13015) over rear of plastic base against mounting flange. Lock headlamp bulb retaining ring into socket by rotating headlamp bulb retaining ring clockwise. A stop will be felt when headlamp bulb retaining ring is fully engaged.

  1. Push electrical connector into rear of plastic base until it snaps and locks into position.

  1. Check lamp to make sure it is seated securely. If loose, install again and make sure the three adjuster screws are engaged.

  1. NOTE: A properly aimed headlamp normally need not be reaimed after installation of this headlamp bulb. A burned-out headlamp bulb should not be removed from the headlamp reflector until just before a replacement headlamp bulb is to be installed. Removal of a bulb for an extended period of time may allow contaminants (dust, moisture, smoke) to enter the headlamp body and affect the performance of the headlamp. When servicing the headlamp bulb, energize the headlamp bulb only while it is contained within the headlamp body.

    Check headlamps for proper operation.



    Headlamp, F-Series and Bronco





    ItemPart NumberDescription
    1—Adjusting Screw Assembly
    (Part of 13005)
    2N801603Screw (2 Req'd Each Side)
    313005Headlamp Assembly
    413N019Headlamp Bulb Retainer
    5N806851J-Nuts (2 Req'd)
    68A184Radiator Grille Opening Panel Reinforcement
    713N020Headlamp Retainer Clip
    812A581Wiring Assembly
    9N621906Nut and Washer (2 Req'd)
    1013465Bulb No. 916NA
    1113064Headlamp Door
    1213465Bulb No. 3157
    1313465Bulb No. 916
    A—Tighten to 4-7 Nm
    (36-61 Lb-In)
    B—Tighten to 1.4-2.3 Nm
    (13-20 Lb-In)