Inoperative Low Beam Headlamp Bulb(s) - 2014-2017 Ford Transit Connect

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	INOPERATIVE LOW BEAM HEADLAMP BULB(S)
Publication Date: December 9, 2016

FORD:

2014-2017 Transit Connect

ISSUE:

Some 2014-2017 Transit Connect vehicles may exhibit an inoperative low beam headlamp bulb(s) due to heat damage at the bulb connector.

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Is the low beam headlamp bulb(s) inoperative and the connector exhibiting heat damage?
1. Yes – proceed to Step 2.
2. No – this article does not apply. Refer to the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 417-01 for normal diagnostics.
Remove the headlamp(s) . Refer to the WSM, Section 417-01.
Replace the bulb(s) and the low beam connector(s) inside the headlamp assembly. Do not shorten the wires on the pigtail kit so they can act as a heat sink to draw heat away from the bulb.
Reinstall the headlamp(s). Refer to the WSM, Section 417-01.

8U2Z-14S411-GA	Pigtail Kit
BM5Z-13N021-B	Low Beam Bulb

OPERATION	DESCRIPTION	TIME
160162A	2014-2017 Transit Connect: Inspect Headlamp Bulbs And Connectors, Replace One (1) Bulb And Connector Following The Service Procedure, Includes Time To Align headlamp (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	0.7 Hr.
160162B	2014-2017 Transit Connect: Inspect Headlamp Bulbs And Connectors, Replace Two (2) Bulbs And Connectors Following The Service Procedure, Includes Time To Align headlamps (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	1.0 Hr.

WARRANTY STATUS

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage.
Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO.	CONDITION CODE
13008	42

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