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9. Insert the glass end of the new bulb into the headlamp assembly.
When the grooves in the plastic base are aligned, push the bulb into the
lamp assembly until the plastic base contacts the rear of the lamp
assembly.
10. Install bulb retaining ring over the plastic base and lock the ring into
the socket by turning it clockwise until you feel a ªstop.º
11. Connect the electrical connector into the plastic base until it ªsnaps.º
12. Straighten alignment pins,
making them parallel with the outer
edges of the attachment standoff.
13. Carefully insert the headlamp
assembly into the vehicle making
sure the alignment pins are inserted
into the proper holes and into the
guide ribs.
14. Hold the headlamp assembly
snugly against the vehicle and push down on the clips to lock the lamp
into place.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
1. Remove screw from the lamp
assembly.
2. Disengage lamp assembly (it has
a snap fit).
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3. Remove bulb socket from the
parking lamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Pull bulb straight out of socket
and press in the new bulb.
5. Install the bulb socket into the
lamp assembly by turning clockwise.
6. Align top and bottom ribs of
parking lamp assembly with
corresponding slots on front of
vehicle.
7. Push gently until parking lamp
assembly seats (you will hear a
snap).
8. Install screw on lamp assembly.
Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs
The tail/brake/turn signal and
backup lamp bulbs are located in
the tail lamp assembly, one just
below the other. Follow the same
steps to replace either bulb:
1. If equipped, remove tail lamp
covers.
2. Open the liftgate to expose the
lamp assembly screws.
3. Remove the two bolts from the
tail lamp assembly.
4. Carefully pull the lamp assembly
from the tailgate pillar to disengage two hidden snap-in retainers. (Flare
side tail lamps are not equipped with snap-in retainers.)
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5. Pull bulb straight out of socket and press in the new bulb.
6. Carefully install the tail lamp assembly on tailgate pillar snapping the
two snap-in retainers into place. (Flare side tail lamps do not snap into
place but have two tabs which fit into slots.)
7. Secure the tail lamp on the vehicle with two bolts.
Replacing high-mount brake and cargo lamp bulbs
To remove the lamp assembly:
1. Remove the two screws and move
the lamp assembly away from the
vehicle to expose the bulb sockets.
2. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating counterclockwise and
pulling it out of the lamp assembly.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket and push in the new bulb.
To install the lamp assembly:
1. Install the bulb into the lamp
assembly and rotate clockwise.
2. Install the lamp assembly on the vehicle with two screws.
Replacing foglamp bulbs
1. Remove the bulb socket from the
foglamp by turning
counterclockwise.
2. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the foglamp bulb.
3. Connect the new foglamp bulb to the electrical connector.
4. Install the bulb socket in the foglamp by turning clockwise.
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Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
The license plate bulbs are located
behind the rear bumper. To change
the license plate lamp bulbs:
1. Reach behind the rear bumper to
locate the bulb.
2. Twist the bulb socket
counterclockwise and carefully pull
to remove it from the lamp
assembly.
3. Pull out the old bulb from the
socket and push in the new bulb.
4. Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning it clockwise.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must
be marked with an authorized ªD.O.T.º for North America and an ªEº for
Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe
visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the
lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.
Function Number of
bulbsTrade number
Headlamps 2 9007
Front park/turn lamps 2 3157 NAK
(amber)
Foglamps 2 9145
Backup lamp 2 3156K
Rear stop/turn/sidemarker/tail
lamp2 3457K
High-mount brakelamp 1 912
Cargo lamp 2 912
Running board lamp (if equipped) 2 168
License plate lamp 2 168
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer
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Cleaning your vehicle ...............242
engine compartment ..............243
exterior ............................243, 246
exterior lamps .........................244
instrument cluster lens ..........245
instrument panel ....................245
interior .....................................245
plastic parts ............................244
safety belts ..............................245
washing ....................................242
waxing .....................................242
wheels ......................................243
wiper blades ............................244
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............60
Clock ..........................28, 34, 45, 54
Clutch
fluid ..........................................204
operation while driving ..........147
recommended shift speeds ....149
Compass, electronic ....................75
calibration .................................77
set zone adjustment .................76
Console
overhead ....................................73
Controls
power seat .................................99
Coolant
checking and adding ..............206
refill capacities ................210, 248
specifications ..................251, 253
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................67
Customer Assistance ................175
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................266
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................259Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............265
Getting roadside assistance ...175
Getting the
service you need ....................259
Ordering additional
owner's literature ...................270
The Dispute
Settlement Board ...................262
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............265
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................20
Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid ...................213
engine oil .................................200
Doors
door ajar warning .....................15
lubricant specifications ..........251
Driveline universal joint
and slip yoke .............................218
Driving under special
conditions ..........................158±159
mud ..........................................158
sand .........................................158
snow and ice ...........................159
through water .................158, 162
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................190
Emission control system ..........235
Engine ........................................253
Index
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