Service information on 2011-2015 MKX HID lights?

[omar302]

Anyone can help with service information on the 2011-2015 MKX HID headlights? How do they work, how to change the bulbs, how to aim them... Etc.

 

Thanks in advance.

[WWWPerfA_ZN0W]

Nothing different noted in the manual between halogen and HID headlamps, but for the lamp connector, very minor.

[omar302]

So to remove the D3S bulb just rotate counterclockwise & clockwise to install? It just feels not very secure, I thought there might be something I am doing wrong. Reading only for other makes (including other Fords), there always seems to be some sort of tabs or screws to secure the bulbs. Also, nothing on the method of operation/diagnosis for the adaptive function?

[WWWPerfA_ZN0W]

I thought you were only interested in info re: the HIDs, my bad

 

Adaptive:

Principles of Operation

The Headlamp Control Module (HCM) receives information from the communication network such as vehicle speed, steering wheel angle and headlamp on/off status. Based on the information received, the HCM determines if the headlamps need to be angled left or right as well as the degree of angle.

 

The HCM does not operate the adaptive headlamps feature until the vehicle speed is above 5 km/h (3 mph).

 

When the ignition transitions to RUN, the HCM runs an initialization check to determine the straight-ahead position of the headlamps. The lamps track left to right, then back to center to signify that the system is operating correctly.

 

If the HCM does not receive the required information over the communication network or determines there is a fault with the circuitry to the sensors or control motors, it defaults the headlamps to the straight-ahead position and sets a DTC(s).

2014 MKX Adaptive Headlighting.pdf