Headlamp Bulb Replacement 04 Ford Ranger

In this video I show how to replace the headlamp bulb on an 04 Ford Ranger. First, the hood must be open and supported. Then the metal locking tangs, two of them, must be unlocked by pulling them upward. Once the locking tangs are unlocked then the headlamp assembly can be pulled out to gain access to the headlamp bulb electrical connector. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb. (There is a plastic tang that is a part of the connector that goes over a lip or nub on the headlamp bulb locking the connector to the bulb. This tang must be gently pried up to unlock the connector while the connector is pulled away from the bulb.) Next, turn the locking ring counter clock wise to unlock it from the headlamp assembly. Once this is done the headlamp bulb can be removed from the headlamp assembly. Take the new bulb, using care not to touch the glass of the bulb, and insert it into the headlamp assembly. Place the locking ring back on and turn it clock wise until it clicks locking the bulb to the headlamp assembly. Reconnect the electrical connector. Place the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle using care to guide the three shafts attached to the headlamp assembly into the receptacles on the vehicle. Once the headlamp assembly is in then the metal locking tangs can be pushed down to lock the headlamp assembly in. Give the headlamp assembly a tug to make sure it is secure. And your done!

As noted in the video: I would suggest wearing some sort of protective gloves when doing this repair. Sometimes it takes a little force to unlock the metal locking tangs from the headlamp assembly. When the bust loose it is possible to cut yourself on the sharp metal. Just be careful.

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