1997 FORD E SERIES hood open

Working with the engine on
1. Set the parking brake fully and
ensure the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park).
2. Block the wheels to prevent
your vehicle from moving
unexpectedly.
Do not start your engine
with the air cleaner
removed and do not remove it
while the engine is running.
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OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom left corner of the
instrument panel.
2. While applying downward
pressure on the hood, push the
hood latch handle located just left
of the center of the hood.
3. Lift the hood.
After closing the hood, try to lift it
to be sure that it is closed
securely.
Lubricate the hood latch every six
months to ensure proper
operation.
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Checking the engine oil
Check the engine oil each time you
fuel your vehicle.
To check the oil:
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level
ground. If the engine is warm, turn
the engine off and wait a few
minutes for the oil to drain into
the oil pan.
2. Set the parking brake and
ensure the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park).
3. Open the hood. Protect yourself
from engine heat.
4. Locate and carefully remove the
engine oil dipstick.
4.2L/4.6L engines
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1. Open the hood.
2. Push each clip tab toward the
engine compartment and lift
upward to the stop position.
3. Remove the headlamp assembly.
4. Remove bulb retention ring by
turning it counterclockwise about
1/4 turn.
5. Pull bulb assembly out of
headlamp assembly.
6. Pull out bulb.
7. Replace bulb.
8. Reverse steps 1±3 to replace
headlamp assembly.
Bulb specifications
DescriptionNumber of
BulbsTrade Number
Front Lamps - Exterior
Headlamps (low series) 2 H6054
Headlamps (high series) 2 9007
Park lamp and turn signal 2 3157NAK
Rear Lamps - Exterior
Back-up lamps 2 3156K
License plate lamp 2 186
Stop/Tail/Side marker lamp 2 3357K
Turn lamp 2 3156K
High-mount brakelamp 2 912
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