2001 FORD RANGER bulb

6. Rotate bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
lamp assembly.
7. Carefully pull bulb straight out of
socket and push in the new bulb.
8. Install the bulb socket in lamp
assembly by turning clockwise.
9. Align the lamp on the vehicle and
push to snap in place.
10. Install screw(s) on lamp assembly.
11. Install the headlamp on vehicle, push rearward and secure with two
retainer pins.
12. Install the cover with two screws (if equipped).
Replacing tail lamp/backup lamp bulbs
The tail lamp/backup lamp bulbs are
located in the same portion of the
tail lamp assembly, one just below
the other. Follow the same steps to
replace either bulb:
1. Open the tailgate to expose the
lamp assemblies.
2. Remove the four screws and the
lamp assembly from vehicle.
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3. Rotate bulb socket
counterclockwise turn and remove
from lamp assembly.
4. Carefully pull the bulb straight
out of the socket and push in the
new bulb.
5. Install the bulb socket in lamp
assembly by turning clockwise.
6. Install the lamp assembly and
secure with four 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 electrical connector to the new foglamp bulb.
4. Install the bulb socket in the foglamp turning clockwise.
Replacing high-mount brakelamp and cargo lamp bulbs
The replacement of the high-mount brakelamp bulb and cargo lamp bulb
is basically the same. This procedure covers the high-mount brakelamp
bulb.
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To remove the brakelamp assembly:
1. Remove the two screws and lamp
assembly from vehicle.
2. Remove the bulb socket from
lamp assembly by rotating it
counterclockwise.
3. Carefully pull bulb straight out of
socket and push in the new bulb.
To install the brakelamp assembly:
1. Install the bulb socket into the
lamp assembly by rotating
clockwise.
2. Install the lamp assembly on the vehicle and secure with two screws.
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 socket.
2. Twist the socket counterclockwise
and remove.
3. Pull out the old bulb from 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.
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Function Number of bulbs Trade number
Park/turn/side marker
lamps (front)2 3457
2 194
Headlamps 2 9007
Foglamps (if
equipped)2
9145
Hi-mount brakelamp 1 922
Cargo lamps 2 906
Rear stop/turn/tail
lamps2
3157
Rear license plate
lamps2
194
Backup lamp 2 3156
Dome lamp 1 912
Glove compartment 1 194
Map/dome-SuperCab
(if equipped)2
904
Map/dome-Regular
Cab (if equipped)1 904
1 904
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer.
REPLACING THE INTERIOR BULBS
Check the operation of the following interior bulbs frequently:
²interior overhead lamp
²map lamp
For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by a qualified service technician.
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H
Hazard flashers .........................159
Headlamps ...................................20
aiming ......................................233
bulb specifications ..................232
daytime running lights .............20
flash to pass ..............................21
high beam ...........................13, 21
replacing bulbs .......................227
turning on and off ....................20
warning chime ..........................15
Heating ........................................22
heater only system ...................22
Hood ..........................................185
I
Ignition .........................65, 245±246
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................114
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................226
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................238
cluster ................................10, 238
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................21
location of components ............10
J
Jack ............................................171
positioning .......................171, 175
storage .....................171±173, 175
Jump-starting your vehicle ......178K
Keys .......................................85±87
key in ignition chime ...............15
positions of the ignition ...........65
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................232
cargo lamps ...............................21
daytime running light ...............20
fog lamps ...................................20
headlamps .................................20
headlamps, flash to pass ..........21
instrument panel, dimming .....21
interior lamps ...................71, 233
replacing bulbs .......227, 229±232
Lane change indicator (see
Turn signal) .................................64
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....13, 129
anti-theft ...................................13
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................13
check coolant ............................12
check engine .............................10
cruise indicator .........................15
door ajar ....................................14
fuel cap light .............................11
high beam .................................13
overdrive off ..............................14
safety belt .................................12
speed control ............................69
turn signal indicator .................13
Load limits .................................144
GAWR ......................................144
GVWR ......................................144
Index
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