1997 FORD ASPIRE hood release

148 %
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[MC04000(ALL)02/96]
Opening the Hood
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[MC04100(ALL)02/96]
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
handle located under the bottom left corner
of the instrument panel.
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[MC04200(ALL)02/96]
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the
auxiliary latch that is located under the hood
at the center of the vehicle.
[MC04300(ALL)02/96]
3. Lift the hood and set the prop rod in the
hole in the hood.
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[MC04400(ALL)02/96]
When you close the hood, make sure the prop
rod is in its retainer and that the hood latches
securely.
[MC04500(ALL)04/96]
half page art:0032215-C
Hood release handle, hood latch and prop rod
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Update:Tue Mar 4 08:57:16 1997

186
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[MC61900(ALL)01/97]
Removing the headlamp bulb
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[MC62000(ALL)01/96]
1. Make sure that the headlamp knob is in the
OFF position.
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[MC62100(ALL)01/96]
2. Lift the hood and find the bulb in the
headlamp socket.
[MC62200(ALL)01/96]
3. Remove the electrical connector from the
bulb housing by pushing the locking tabs on
either side and pulling out the connector.
[MC62300(ALL)01/96]
4. Remove the retaining ring by turning it 1/8
of a turn to free it from the socket. Then
slide the ring off.Keep the ring.You must
use it again to hold the new bulb in place.
[MC62400(ALL)01/96]
5. Remove the rubber boot. Save it because
you'll need it to cover the new bulb.
[MC62500(ALL)01/96]
6. Release the metal retaining clip that holds
the bulb in place.
[MC62600(ALL)01/96]
7. Carefully remove the bulb assembly from its
socket by gently pulling the assembly
rearward without turning.
File:11icmcf.ex
Update:Tue Mar 4 08:57:16 1997

Index 251
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . 118
definition.............. 118
driving with a heavy load....... 118
H
Hazard flashers............ 45,121
Headlamps
aiming..............184±185
checking alignment.......... 185
cleaning............... 193
daytime running lights......... 46
flashing................ 47
replacing bulbs..........184±185
High beams, indicator light........ 12
High-mount brakelamp......... 191
description.............. 191
replacing the bulb.......... 191
Hood................. 148
latch location............. 148
release lever............. 148
working under the hood....... 146
Hoses, checking............. 159
I
Identification Number, Vehicle
(VIN)..............206, 213
Idle
relearning............142, 146
speed................. 96
Ignition
chime................. 16
positions of the ignition......... 44
Infant seats (see Safety seats)........ 77
Instrument panel............. 31
cleaning............... 195
lighting up panel and interior...... 41
Interval wipers.............. 48
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Update:Tue Mar 4 08:59:36 1997