The 1999 Ford Taurus uses modern sealed-beam headlights. . Open the hood and support it with the hood rod. In some Fords, the highbeam is the same bulb as the headlight and it is possible for the highbeam to work, but the headlight be burnt out even if they are the same bulb and vise versa. How to Remove Headlight Assembly on 1999 Ford Taurus — If your headlight assembly also called a headlight casing is cracked, faded, or otherwise damaged, you may want to consider replacing it. Changing both headlight bulbs on your Taurus at the same time will allow both bulbs to have the same intensity and prevent the new headlight bulb from appearing brighter than the bulb on the opposite side. The video above shows you to replace the headlight in your 1997 Ford Taurus.
When you change the headlight on your Taurus, it is important to not touch the glass part of the bulb with your fingers because the oil from your fingertips will cause that part of the bulb to burn hotter, which significantly shortens the life of the bulb. If your Taurus has this type of bulb, we do not recommend that you attempt to change it yourself. Tools Used: Tools, 10mm ratchet or wrench Remove Headlight Assembly Shut the engine and headlight switch off. Some Fords have high intensity discharge headlights, sometimes referred to as xenon lights. The process is the same for all 1996 to 1999 Taurus models. Locate the three bolts behind each headlight assembly, and then locate the forth bolt, which is mounted farther back.
Once you learn how to remove the old headlight assembly, the process is quite easy, since replacement is the reverse of removal. These bulbs have a very high voltage that runs through them, even if the battery is disconnected. Headlights grow dimmer by up to 20% over time and eventually burn out - for this reason, we recommend changing your headlights in pairs. . . . .
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