Ford Escape: Exterior Lighting / Removal and Installation - Headlamp Assembly

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: Vehicle equipped with halogen headlamps shown, light emitting diode (LED) headlamps similar.

1. Remove the front bumper cover.
   Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the screws and position the headlamp assembly forward.
   Torque: 42 lb.in (4.8 Nm)

1. Disconnect the headlamp electrical connector and remove the headlamp assembly.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   Adjust the headlamp assembly.
   Refer to: Headlamp Adjustment (417-01 Exterior Lighting, General Procedures).
   

Vehicles without HCM (headlamp control module).

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   Using a diagnostic scan tool, execute the "BCM > LIN New Module Initialization" routine. Follow the diagnostic scan tool directions.
   Use the General Equipment: Ford Diagnostic Equipment