How to Replace Headlight and Bulb 00-05 Mercury Sable
Difficulty: Beginner · About 25 min · Mercury Sable
Replace a headlight bulb or the full headlight assembly on a 2000-2005 Mercury Sable.
Tools you will need
- Socket extensions
- Flat blade screwdriver
- Phillips head screwdriver
- 8mm socket
- Ratchet
Parts and supplies
- Headlight bulb
- Headlight assembly
Steps
- Remove the old headlight
Pull up the tabs on the back of the headlight and remove them, remove its 8mm bolt, pull the headlight forward, then disconnect the wiring harness.
- Change the bulbs
Twist the parking bulb counterclockwise and pull it free to replace it, twisting clockwise to lock the new one in; for the headlight bulb, turn its cap counterclockwise, pull the connector free, twist the retaining ring counterclockwise, then pull the bulb free and reverse the steps to install the new one.
- Install the new headlight assembly
Remove the two screws securing the harness on the back of the old headlight and transfer the harness to the new assembly, plug the harness in, line the light up and seat it outside edge first, refit the retaining clips, then replace the 8mm bolt.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.