Ford Fusion: Maintenance / Removing a Headlamp
Note: To remove push pins, use a
flat-bladed screwdriver to pull up the center
release pin.
- Make sure the headlamp control is in
the off position and open the hood.
- Remove the six push pins securing the
front fascia to the front trim cover.
- Remove the three bumper cover upper
screws using a flat-bladed screwdriver.
- Remove the push pin at the inboard
side of the headlamp you are servicing.
- Remove the two screws securing the
headlamp using a flat-bladed
screwdriver.
- Remove the lower three wheel housing
fasteners by turning them
counterclockwise.
- Remove the two outmost front bumper
cover lower fasteners, only on the side
of the headlamp you are servicing, by
turning them counterclockwise.
- Separate the front bumper cover from
the fender by gently pulling the front
bumper cover to the outside of the
vehicle 1.2 in (3 cm).
- From the front of the vehicle, gently
pull the front bumper cover forward
4 in (10 cm) by grasping it next to the
headlamp to be serviced and in the
lower front of the wheel opening.
- Gently pull the headlamp assembly
outward to disengage it from the
lower fixing point.
- Carefully lift the headlamp and
remove it from the vehicle.
- Disconnect the electrical connector
from the headlamp assembly by
pushing the release tab on the
connector.
Vertical Aim Adjustment
The headlamps on your vehicle are
properly aimed at the assembly plant. If
your vehicle has been in an accident, the
alignment of your headlamps should be
checked by your authorized dealer...
WARNING: Switch the lamps and
the ignition off. Failure to follow this
warning could result in serious personal
injury.
WARNING: Bulbs can become hot...
Other information:
Removal
Open the fuel filler door.
Using a screwdriver, pry the retaining tab back and slide the fuel filler door from the fuel filler door hinge.
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
308-125Remover, Transfer Case BearingTKIT-1987-LMTKIT-1987-FLM
Slide Hammer
Removal
Remove the intermediate shaft seal.
Refer to: Intermediate Shaft Seal (308-07B Power Transfer Unit - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Removal and Installation)...