2003 FORD MUSTANG light

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Bulb —
Headlamp
Removal
WARNING: The halogen bulb contains gas under pressure. The bulb may shatter if the
glass envelope is scratched or if the bulb is dropped. Handle the bulb only by its base. Grasp
the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass envelope.
NOTE: The headlamp bulb should not be removed from the headlamp until just before a replacement
bulb is installed. Removing the bulb for an extended period of time may effect headlamp bulb
performance. Contaminants may enter the headlamp where they can settle on the lens and reflector.
Never turn on the headlamps with the bulb removed.
1. Remove the headlamp assembly. For additional information, refer to Lamp Assembly —
Headlamp .
2. Rotate the headlamp bulb retainer counterclockwise.
3. Remove the headlamp bulb and retainer. zGrasp the headlamp bulb by its base and remove the bulb.
Installation 1. WARNING: The halogen bulb contains gas under pressure. The bulb may shatter if
the glass envelope is scratched or if the bulb is dropped. Handle the bulb only by its
base. Grasp the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass envelope.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Lamp Assembly —
Headlamp
Removal 1. NOTE: Make sure that the headlamp switch and the ignition switch are in the OFF position.
Raise the headlamp retainers.
2. Remove the headlamp assembly. zDisconnect the electrical connectors and replace the lamp if necessary.
Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure. zIf necessary, adjust the headlamps. For additional information, refer to Headlamp Adjustment in this section.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Lamp Assembly —
Fog Lamp (GT)
Removal 1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the screw.
3. Partially lower the vehicle and remove the fog lamp assembly. 1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Remove the two screws.
3. Remove the fog lamp assembly and replace the bulb if necessary.
Installation 1. NOTE: Be sure the fascia clip is correctly installed on the bottom side of the fog lamp assembly
bracket.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Lamp Assembly —
Fog Lamp (Cobra)
Removal and Installation 1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02
2. Remove the fog lamp assembly.
1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Remove the four screws.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Lamp Assembly —
Rear
Removal 1. Position the luggage compartment trim aside. zRemove the two retainers.
2. Remove the four rear lamp nuts.
3. Remove the rear lamp assembly, disconnect the electrical connectors and replace the bulbs if necessary.
Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Lamp Switch —
Headlamp
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the headlamp switch knob. 1. Pull the headlamp switch knob out.
2. Insert a thin tool into the slot, pull and remove the headlamp switch knob.
3. Remove the instrument panel cluster finish panel. zRemove the screws and remove the finish panel.
4. Remove the headlamp switch. 1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the switch.
3. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Lamp Switch —
Brake Pedal Position (BPP)
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the brake pedal position (BPP) switch. 1. Remove the clip.
2. Remove the retainer.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove the BPP switch.
Installation 1. NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms
may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven
16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Interior Lighting
The interior lighting system consists of the following:
zmap/dome lamp assembly
z rear- high mount/cargo lamp assembly
z dimmer switch
z door ajar switch (located on the door latches)
z rear view mirror interior lamp (convertible only)
z courtesy lamp
z vanity mirror lamp assembly
z transmission range indicator
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