How do you adjust the headlamps on a 2001 Lincoln LS?

Answer 1

Open hood, remove prox 5' rubber cover that stretches over both headlight modules. There are 5 prox 5/8" plastic clips w/a big x on them -screw out, but can be tapped back in.

Remove the 3 screws top of module (1 is low by bumper). The hard part is there is a black plastic clip in the top (part of) of the module, near center, that must be pushed down for the module to release and slide out. You must also separate the multi-pin connector, then the module is free.

Once you have the module out, remove the 5 screws on the back plate where the headlight bulbs are located.

Remember, the low beam is the one closest to the side. It has a black plastic piece you must twist out to get to the bulb.

Remove it then the bulb will come out.

Replace the bulb in the same direction it came out! There is a notch that holds it in place. If you do not put it back on in the same direction you will not be able to replace the plastic piece!

Low-beam lamp is 12v55w = to GE H7-55

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Answer 2

I HAVE A 1993 Lincoln TOWNCAR AND THE WAY TO ADJUSTED THE HEADLIGHTS IS THERE ARE TWO SCREWS THAT HOLD THE HEADLIGHTS BEHIND THE HEADLIGHTS ITSELF. ONE IS ON THE TOP CORNER AND THE OTHER ONE ON THE BOTTOM CORNER THEY HAVE TREATHS ON THEM THE OTHER TWO ARE JUST PLACEMENT KNOBS FOR THE HEADLIGHTS. TRY TIGHTHEM OR LOSEN THE ACCORDINLY. THIS MAY WORK.

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Answer 3

YOU NEED TO FIRST REMOVE THE BEZEL (chrome frame around headlights) THERE ARE I BELIEVE 4 BOLTS ON THE INSIDE OF THE HEADER PANEL. THESE BOLTS ARE SOMETIMES DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. I WOULD SPRAY PENETRATING LUBRICANT ON THEM A DAY OR 2 BEFORE, REMOVE THOSE NUTS, THE BOLTS REMAIN IN THE HEADER PANEL, REMOVE TWO OUTER SCREWS FROM OUTSIDE FENDER SIDE OF THE BEZEL. YOU WILL THEN SEE 2 LIGHTS WITH FRAMES AROUND THEM SCREWED TO THE BASE. REMOVE 4 SCREWS HOLDING THE FRAME TO THE BASE. REMOVE FRAME. SLOWLY PULL THE LIGHT TOWARDS YOU. THEN DISCONNECT THE PLUG AT THE BASE OF THE LIGHT. INSTALLATION IS THE REVERSE OF REMOVAL.

Answer 4

Aiming the Headlights The headlights must be properly aimed to provide the best, safest road illumination. The lights should be check for proper aim and adjusted as necessary. Certain state and local authorities have requirements for headlight aiming; these should be checked before adjustment is made. ***CAUTION*** About once a year, when the headlights are replaced or any time front end work is performed on your vehicle, the headlight should be accurately aimed by a reputable repair shop using the proper equipment. Headlights not properly aimed can make it virtually impossible to see and may blind other drivers on the road, possibly causing an accident. Note that the following procedure is a temporary fix, until you can take your vehicle to a repair shop for a proper adjustment. Headlight adjustment may be temporarily made using a wall, as described below, or on the rear of another vehicle. When adjusted, the lights should not glare in oncoming car or truck windshields, nor should they illuminate the passenger compartment of vehicles driving in front of you. These adjustments are rough and should always be fine-tuned by a repair shop which is equipped with headlight aiming tools. Improper adjustments may be both dangerous and illegal. For most of the vehicles covered by this manual, horizontal and vertical aiming of each sealed beam unit is provided by two adjusting screws which move the retaining ring and adjusting plate against the tension of a coil spring. There is no adjustment for focus; this is done during headlight manufacturing. Ø Because the composite headlight assembly is bolted into position, no adjustment should be necessary or possible. Some applications, however, may be bolted to an adjuster plate or may be retained by adjusting screws. If so, follow this procedure when adjusting the lights, But always have the adjustment checked by a reputable shop. Before removing the headlight bulb or disturbing the headlamp in any way, note the current settings in order to ease headlight adjustment upon reassembly. If the high or low beam setting of the old lamp still works, this can be done using the wall of a garage or a building: 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, with the fuel tank about ½ full and with the vehicle empty of all extra cargo (unless normally carried). The vehicle should be facing a wall which is no less than 6 feet (1.8m) high and 12 feet (3.7m) wide. The front of the vehicle should be about 25 feet from the wall. 2. If aiming is to be performed outdoors, it is advisable to wait until dusk in order to properly see the headlight beams on the wall. If done in a garage, darken the area around the wall as much as possible by closing shades or hanging cloth over the windows. 3. Turn the headlights ON and mark the wall at the center of each light's low beam, then switch on the brights and mark-the center of each light's high beam. A short length of masking tape which is visible from the front of the vehicle may be used. Although marking all four positions is advisable, marking one position from each light should be sufficient. 4. If neither beam on one side is working, and if another like-sized vehicle is available, park the second one in the exact spot where the vehicle was and mark the beams using the same-side light. Then switch the vehicles so the one to be aimed is back in the original spot. It must be parked no closer to or farther away from the wall than the second vehicle. 5. Perform any necessary repairs, but make sure the vehicle is not moved, or is returned to the exact spot from which the lights were marked. Turn the headlights ON and adjust the beams to match the marks on the wall. Have the headlights adjustment checked as soon as possible by a reputable repair shop.

Answer 5

Using a 4 MM socket or wrench turn the 3 aluminum adjustment rods sticking out the bacl of the lenses.

Answer 6

headlights are best adjusted correctly by using a headlight aimer found at shops that implement vehicle inspections.

Answer 7

Dealer. You have neither the tools nor the expertise to do this correctly.