How do i change my headlight on a 1999 ford escort zx2?

having troubles on changing the bulb for my headlight on a 1999 ford escort zx2. please help. leaving state in 2 days and really need a headlight replacement!How do i change my headlight on a 1999 ford escort zx2?The directions including diagrams are shown starting on page 161 of the digital owners manual that is free download from Fords Owner website.

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Copy of Text regarding changing the bulbs:

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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.

Handle a halogen 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 that the headlamps are operated.



Replacing headlamp bulbs

1. Make sure that the headlamps are turned OFF.

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2. Open the hood and disconnect the headlamp wiring socket from the

in-line connector. This will make it easier to change the bulb.

3. Remove the protective dust shield

from the housing by turning the

dust shield counterclockwise (when

viewed from the rear).

4. Release clip and disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb.

5. Remove the bulb retaining ring by

rotating it counterclockwise.

6. Without turning, remove the old

bulb from the lamp assembly by

pulling it straight back out of the

lamp assembly and replace.

7. Install the new bulb in lamp assembly by pushing straight in with the

bulb’s plastic base facing upward. Turn the bulb slightly to align the

grooves in the plastic base with the tabs in the lamp assembly.

8. Install the bulb retaining ring over the plastic base and lock the ring

by rotating it clockwise until it snaps into place.

9. Connect the electrical connector into the plastic base until it “snaps”.

10. Install the protective dust shield and lock the shield by rotating it

clockwise until it locks into position.

11. Connect the headlamp wiring socket to the in-line connector.

12. 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.

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