2000 Mercury Villager mount

Replacing front turn signal lamp bulbs
1. Remove bulb socket by turning it
counterclockwise, then slide it out
of the lamp assembly.
2.
Carefully pull bulb straight out of
the socket and push in the new bulb.
3. To complete installation, follow
removal procedure in the reverse
order.
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs
1. Remove the two screws and lamp
assembly from vehicle.
2. Remove the bulb by rotating
socket counterclockwise and pulling
it out of the lamp assembly.
3. Pull bulb straight out of socket
and push in the new bulb.
4. To complete installation, follow
removal procedure in the reverse
order.
Replacing tail lamp/backup/turn signal lamp bulbs
1. Open the liftgate to expose the
lamp assemblies.
2. Remove the two screws from the
lamp assembly.
3. Carefully remove the lamp
assembly by pulling it rearward.
4. Rotate bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
lamp assembly.
5. Carefully pull bulb straight out of
the socket and push in the new
bulb.
6. To complete installation, follow
removal procedure in the reverse order.
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Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Remove two screws, grommets
and the license plate lamp assembly
from the liftgate.
2. Remove bulb socket by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Carefully pull the bulb from the
socket and push in the new bulb.
4. Install the lamp assembly on
liftgate with two grommets, ensuring
the grommets are pushed all the
way in to the liftgate and secure
with two screws.
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
Parking lamps (front) 2 3157
Headlamps 2 9007
License plate lamps 2 194
High mount brakelamps 2 912
Backup lamps 2 3156
Brakelamps 1 3157
Cornering lamps 2 3157
Side marker lamps 2 194
Cargo liftgate lamp 1 211-2
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Cleaning the instrument panel
Clean with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth.
Avoid cleaner or polish that increases the gloss of the upper portion of
the instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the driver
from undesirable windshield reflection.
Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning
the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of
the air bag system.
Cleaning the instrument cluster lens
Clean with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth.
Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the lens.
Cleaning seats equipped with side air bags
Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom or a vacuum cleaner.
Remove fresh spots immediately. Follow the directions that come with
the cleaner. Do not saturate the seat cover with upholstery cleaner.
Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning
the seat mounted side air bag. Such products could contaminate
the side air bag system and affect performance of the side air bag in a
collision.
Woodtone trim
Wipe stains with a soft cloth and a multi-purpose cleaning solution.
Cleaning the overhead console
Clean with a damp cloth, then wipe dry with a dry cloth.
Avoid cleaner or polish that increases the gloss of the console. The dull
finish in this area helps protect the driver from undesirable windshield
reflection.
Inside windows
Use Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (E4AZ-19C507±AA) for the inside
windows if they become fogged.
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