Headlamp replacement. cannot figure out how to remove headlight housing to replace bulbs

Could be a fuse ...or it is possible the bulbs are gone.or the wiring loom has been damaged.first place to check is the fusebox.then swap the working bulb into non working side to rule out any wiring faults.if new bulbs keep blowing then it points to a short in wiring or faulty switch which can cause power surges.get back to me if you have a sunroof and water seepage around the courtesy light as clios get this known problem which could be related.

to replace headlight bulbs turn steering so you can open flap in the wheel arch.open flap liner to access of the rear headlight unit.to remove inner bulb in headlight housing remove the air intake duct at front of the air cleaner housing right hand side unclip the wiring harness connector unclip the the left wiring harness connector front of fuse and relay.to remove the dipped beam remove the plastic cover from rear of head light unit.through wheel flap opening. rotate bulbholder anti clockwise to remove bayonet fitting remove headlight bulb. WARNING WEAR CLEAN GLOVES WHEN HANDLING HEADLIGHT HALOGEN BULBS OILS FROM HANDS WILL CAUSE HALOGEN BULB TO OVERHEAT AND BLOW OUT.

you might need to move the air filter box to do this.

The bulb and its wiring is on the back of the headlight. Twist the clip to remove it from the headlamp housing, pull the bulb out and replace it, then reinstall the bulb into the housing.

If you need to replace the whole headlight and not just bulb you'll need to remove the grille by unscrewing 4 screws on the top side of the grill Rotate the grill toward the front to release from the clips holding it in place. There are 2 screws on the inboard area of the headlamp. Remove these two screws and the lamp will come out. Now you can replace the lamps or the unit.

open engine compartment, reach in behind headlamp housing and twist the outtermost ring on the headlamp bulb to reslease it from the lamp housing.
Being careful not to touch the new lamp bulb... replace the new bulb in reverse of the removal.

1. Loosen only, do not remove, the lower outside hidden headlamp bolt (2). 2. Depress the housing support tab with a flat-bladed tool downward in order to release the headlamp assembly from the support. 3. Pull the lamp assembly slightly forward to access the electrical connection. 4. Disconnect the forward lamp harness main electrical connector from the headlamp harness.
Headlamp Screws (Qty: 2)
1 Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution .
6 Nm (53 lb in)
O Headlamp Screw (Hidden)
6 Nm (53 lb in)
3 Headlamp Housing Support


Preliminary Procedure Remove Healamp
Remove either the LF or RF headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Replacement (Chevrolet) Headlamp Replacement (GMC HD)
Headlamp Replacement (HD Diesel).
Headlamp Bulb (Hi)
Warning: Refer to Haiogen Bulb Warning .
Tip: Rotate the bulb socket a quarter turn counterclockwise and remove the bulb from the headlamp.
Headlamp Bulb (Lo)
Tip: Rotate the bulb socket a quarter turn counterclockwise and remove the bulb from the headlamp.

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1. Open the hood.
   
2. Remove push-pin fasteners from the grill assembly.
   
3. Tilt the grill assembly forward and lift it up to remove it from the vehicle.
   
4. Remove the fasteners from the headlamp assembly.
   
5. Push the headlamp housing lever up to disengage the headlamp housing from the headlamp housing pocket.
   
6. Turn the bulb socket being replaced counterclockwise one-quarter of a turn while pressing the socket in firmly.
   
7. Pull the socket rearward until the bulb clears the headlamp housing, and lift it up to access the bulb.
   
8. Disconnect the wire connector from the bulb by lifting the lock tab and pulling it away from the plastic base.
   
9. Remove the bulb assembly and replace it with the appropriate bulb.
   
10. Reverse the steps to reinstall the headlamp assembly.
    

1. Check that headlamp switch (11654) is in the off position.
   
2. Lift hood (16612).
   
3. Release latch and swing filler panel to left or right.
   
4. Remove electrical connector from headlamp bulb by grasping wires firmly and snapping connector rearward.
   
5. Remove headlamp bulb retainer (13N019) by rotating counterclockwise (when viewed from rear) about one-eighth turn and sliding ring off plastic base. Keep headlamp bulb retainer as it may be used again to retain new headlamp bulb.
   
6. Carefully remove headlamp bulb from socket by gently pulling straight backward out of socket. Do not rotate headlamp bulb during removal.

Headlamp Assembly, Explorer
Removal and Installation

1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
   
2. Remove blind rivets (2) attaching screws (4) and radiator upper sight shield.
   
3. Remove turn/park lamp attaching screws (2) and pull assembly away from body. Remove bulb sockets from housing and remove lamp assembly. Repeat on opposite side of vehicle.
   
4. With turn/park lamp assembly removed, screw attaching grille to front fender flange is accessible. Remove grille attaching screw. Repeat on opposite side of vehicle.
   
5. Remove attaching screws (4) located across top of grille.
   
6. Grip lower edge of grille and pull outward to disengage from retaining clips. Remove grille.
   
7. Using needle-nose pliers, compress barbs on headlamp housing retainer. With barbs compressed, pull forward on housing just enough to disengage from retainer. Repeat on opposite side of headlamp housing.
   
8. Turn headlamp housing as necessary and pull forward to disengage from headlamp aiming ball socket.
   
9. Disconnect wiring from headlamp bulb socket.
   
10. If replacing headlamp housing, remove retaining collar and bulb.
    

For installation, follow removal procedures in reverse order. Make sure to check headlamp aim.

1. Make sure headlamp is off and open hood.
2. Taurus model years 1990-1999: you must remove the whole headlamp to replace the bulb. Not a horrible task. Just annoying.
3. Facing the driver's side headlamp, and looking at the headlamp itself, at clock positions 8, 11 and 1 are the headlight housing screws. They all look the same. Using a 10mm socket wrench, remove these 3 screws and set them aside.
4. Just to the right of the "11 o'clock" housing screw is a bolt (same hexagonal 10mm sized top as the housing screws). This just needs a few turns to loosen it.
5. Gently pull the whole headlight forward. Now you can get at the bulb.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb. Now the headlamp is free to work with. Remove the bulb, replace with a new bulb, make sure the bulb housing cylinder is in place and reconnect the electical.
7. Place headlamp back into position. Line up screw holes. Tighten the bolt. Replace housing screws and tighten.
8. Passenger side headlamp is mirror image of driver's side. Screws at 11, 1 and 4 o'clock positions. Bolt should be to the left of the "1 o'clock" housing screw.

I am not familiar with the model but the vehicle handbook usually contains instructions and diagrams on bulb replacement. If stuff has to be removed to change the bulb the book will usually tell you to take the car to your nearest dealer.

Many headlamp bulbs need a strong light, a mirror and a great deal of patience...

You must first remove the Headlamp bezel which is the chrome trim that surrounds the duel headlamp housing. The chrome trim surround is mounted to the Headlamp mount panel with three nuts which you can only access on the inside. Pop open the hood and look on the inside near were the headlamp bulbs are. You will see the three mount nuts for the headlamp bezel. Might be rusty so first give it a shot of WD40 or similar. Remove the nuts and then you can lift the headlamp bezel from the outside away from the headlamp bulbs. The headlamp bezel only has tabs that slid into a slot on the bottom so you can lift out once the top three nuts are removed. Once the headlamp bezel has been removed you can then access the 4 screws that hold the headlamp trim ring in place which is what holds the headlamp bulb in place. There are several other screws that in the same area but they are only for adjustment of the headlamp bulbs within the housing. Leave them in place. Remove the stainless steel ring that is holding the lamp in place, and then unplug the headlamp from the back and replace the headlamp. Should take you less than 5 or 10 minutes. Dan