2000 Mercury Sable Because my headlights were dim, I replaced the bulbs but they are still dim. Is it possible to clean the headlight covers or should I replace them - I have removed the yellow from the outside with something I bought from the automotive store.

2Open the Galant's hood and locate the headlight cover -- roughly 3-inch wide circular piece of plastic -- behind the headlight bulb intended for replacement. Turn this cover clockwise to unlock it and pull it from the headlight assembly, exposing the headlight socket below it.

3

Hold the rear of the headlight socket and turn it counterclockwise to unlock it. Pull the headlight socket and bulb from the headlight assembly.

4

Grab the bulb and pull it from the socket with a slight wiggling motion.

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Pick up the new 9003 headlight bulb using a clean, lint-free cloth and line up its prong with the slots in the socket. Never tough the bulb with your bare hands, as the oils left by your hands can cause the bulb to burn out prematurely.

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Slide the socket and new bulb into the headlight assembly and turn the socket clockwise to lock it into place.

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Place the plastic cover behind the bulb and turn it counterclockwise to lock it into place.

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Repeat Steps 1 through 7 for the headlight bulb on the other side of the Galant, if needed.

9Close the Galant's hood.


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