Ford Taurus
Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to change a low / high beam, turn
signal or front side marker bulb in the headlights of 2010-2014 Ford Taurus.
2013 Taurus Headlight |
Dual Low/High Beam Bulb |
Rubber Dust Cover |
This
automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the 6th generation (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014) Ford
Taurus sedan in changing a burnt out combination low & high beam,
front turn signal or front side marker light bulb in the headlight
assemblies. Owners of other Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles with similar headlight housings such as the Fiesta, Fusion, Focus, C-Max, Mustang, Escape, Transit Connect, Explorer, Edge, Expedition, Flex, MKS, MKZ, MKT, MKX, Navigator, Milan, Grand Marquis, Mariner and Mountaineer may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. Replacement bulbs with their part numbers are as follows: Dual Filament Low & High Beam # 9005 bulb (2010-2012 model years) or # 9012 (HIR2LL) (2013 & 2014 model years), Front Turn Signal Light # 3457A or 3457NAK, and Front Side Marker # 168. No tools are needed to change any of the headlight bulbs in either the driver or passenger side assemblies. |
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Pull Off Black Rubber Cap |
Rubber Dust Cover Removed |
Old Low & High Beam Bulb |
The headlight bulbs
on the passenger side of the vehicle are easily accessible with out removing
any components. The front side marker bulb sockets are more easily
reached by people with smaller hands by going in through the wheel well. To replace the bulbs on the driver side, you may choose to pull off the top of the air box and possibly pull out the bottom half of the box for easier access. The first steps are to pop open the hood and move to the side of the vehicle with the burnt out bulb. The passenger side headlight assembly is shown in this tutorial. Reach in behind the headlight housing and pull off the round black rubber dust cap. Set the cover aside in a safe place. |
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1/4 Turn Counter Clockwise |
Pull Out Old Bulb |
Pry Off Power Connector |
Rotate the base of
the old low/high beam bulb 1/4 turn counter clockwise and pull it straight
out of the socket. Gently pry off the grey plastic retaining clip and disconnect the power plug from the base of the old bulb. |
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Power Plug Removed |
Philips HIR2LL (9012) |
Headlight Bulb Socket |
Try to avoid
touching the glass part of the new halogen headlight bulb with your fingers
or anything greasy in the engine bay.
If you do get the bulb dirty, wipe it clean with an alcohol moistened paper towel. |
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Push On Power Connector |
Insert New 9012 Bulb |
1/4 Turn Clockwise |
Push the power plug
straight on to the base of the new bulb until it clicks securely in to
place. Insert the new 9012 bulb in to the socket and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to lock it in place. |
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Front Turn Signal Light |
Orange Bulb Socket |
1/4 Turn Counter Clockwise |
The front turn
signal light is located closer to the inner corner of the headlight
assembly. Reach in behind the headlight and rotate the light orange turn signal bulb socket 1/4 turn counter clockwise before pulling it straight out of the housing. |
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Remove Bulb Socket |
Pull Out Old # 3457NAK |
Re-Insert Bulb Socket |
Pull the old bulb
straight out of the socket and push in a new amber colored number
3457A,
3457NA or
3457NAK. Re-insert the socket in to the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in place. |
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1/4 Turn Clockwise - Lock |
Push On Rubber Dust Cap |
Side Marker - Outer Edge |
If you haven't
already, push the black rubber dust cap over the low/high beam headlight
bulb. To change the front side marker bulb, remove the three 5.5mm screws that hold the black plastic wheel well liner in place. Pull back the wheel well liner, reach in, and rotate the socket 1/4 turn counter clockwise to remove it. Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket and push in a new # 168 bulb. Test the new bulbs by turning on the headlight switch, flashing the high beams and activating the hazard signals. For more, please check out my other
Ford Taurus DIY Repair Guides. |
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