2003 LINCOLN BLACKWOOD tailgate

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.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position.
2. Open the liftgate to expose the
lamp assembly screws and remove
the two bolts from the tail lamp
assembly.
3. Carefully pull the lamp assembly
straight rearward from the tailgate
pillar to disengage two hidden snap-in retainers. (Flare side and Super
Crew tail lamps are not equipped with snap-in retainers.)
4. Remove bulb socket from the lamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Pull bulb straight out of socket and press in the new bulb.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
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If theDELbutton is inadvertently pressed or the time allotted (five
seconds) has passed, the indicator light will flash amber and an“error”
tone will sound.
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED)
Position the floor mat so that the
eyelet is over the pointed end of the
retention post and rotate forward to
lock in. Make sure that the mat does
not interfere with the operation of
the accelerator or the brake pedal.
To remove the floor mat, reverse the
installation procedure.
TAILGATE LOCK (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
tailgate lock designed to prevent
theft of the tailgate.
•Insert ignition key and turn to the
right to engage lock.
•Turn ignition key to the left to
unlock.
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TAILGATE REMOVAL
Your tailgate is removable to allow
more room for loading.
1. Lower the tailgate.
2. Use a screwdriver to pry the
spring clip (on each connector) past
the head of the support screw.
Disconnect cable.
3. Disconnect the other cable.
4. Lift tailgate to a 45 degree angle.
5. Lift right side off of its hinge.
6. Lift left side off of its hinge.
To install, follow the removal procedures in reverse order.
BED EXTENDER (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a bed extender designed to extend
the pickup box for longer loads.
To extend the bed extender:
1. Lower tailgate.
2. Pull the round knobs on each side
of the extender to release it from
the pickup box.
3. Pivot extender on to the tailgate.
4. Evenly push down on the
extender and push the round knobs
in on each side locking it in place.
Green markings on the shaft
indicate the locked position. The
locking clip screws below the middle
bar can be tightened
counterclockwise for extra security.
Note: If the red marking on the
shaft is visible, the bed extender
is not locked or properly secured.
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To stow the bed extender, follow steps one through four in reverse order.
The bed extender may be used to secure a load of up to 46 kg (100 lbs.)
on the tailgate.
The bed extender should always be kept in the stowed position
with the tailgate closed when not in use.
To remove the bed extender:
1. Extend the bed extender.
2. Pull the round knobs on each side
of the extender to unlock it.
Make sure the locking clip screws
are loose before removing the
extender.
1. Press the locking clips below the
middle bar on each side and lift the
extender out of the bed.
To install the bed extender, follow the removal procedure in reverse
order.
TONNEAU COVER (IF EQUIPPED)
The tonneau cover has been designed to maximize fuel economy and
should be fully installed whenever possible.
The cover can be rolled up and stowed behind the cab, or removed
completely from the vehicle.
•To avoid damage to the cover, do not operate the vehicle unless the
cover is fully installed, or securely stowed.
The removal and stowage for styleside and flareside vehicles are basically
the same except where noted.
To remove or stow the cover:
1.Styleside only:In cold weather lower tailgate and release the levers
on each side of the rear rail to release tension on the cover.
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Flareside only:
•Remove two cross bars from pickup box by pushing towards either
side to release tension.
•Lower tailgate, depress the levers on each side of the rear rail and
remove rear rail from pickup box.
Styleside only:
•Remove three cross bars from
pickup box by pushing towards
either side to release tension.
Stow the cross bars in the
notches behind the rolled cover
in the pickup box.
•Lower tailgate, depress the levers
on each side of the rear rail and
push rear rail towards the front of
the pickup box securing it behind
the cross bars and cover.
For installation of the cover, follow the removal procedure in reverse
order.
Make sure the crossbows are locked in the notches in the side rails and
the rear rails are locked in position prior to cover installation.
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Dash trim (wood grain)
Engine block heaters
Manual sliding rear window
Power sliding rear window
Remote start system
Tire step
Travel equipment
Cargo cage (SuperCrew only)
Bed mount bike carrier
Bed tent
Fog lights
Hitch mount bike carrier
Inside mirror with compass display
Inside mirror with compass and temperature display
Off road lights
Outside signal mirror (available only with power mirrors)
Pickup box rails
Retractable bed hooks
Running boards (molded, diamond plate, tubular and stirrup step)
Seatback organizer
Speed control
Towing mirrors
Trailer hitch (Class III)
Trailer hitch bars and balls
Trailer hitch wiring adaptor
Trailer swivel hitch
Protection and appearance equipment
Bed mat/bedliner tailgate covers
Bed mats
Bedliners
Bull bar (chrome & black)
Accessories
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Cap (hard, color keyed—Leer supplier branded)
Commercial Cap (Leer supplier branded)
Cargo cover
Cargo liner
Chrome grill insert
Diamond plate, bed rail caps
Diamond plate, front box protector
Diamond plate, splash guards
Diamond plate, tool box
Door edge guards
Carpet floor mats
Fender flares
Flat splash guards
Front end covers (full)
Grill guard/brush guard
Hood deflectors
Leather wrapped steering wheel
Molded splash guards
Molded“all weather”vinyl floor mats
Side window air deflectors
Tailgate covers, diamond plate
Tonneau covers (hard, color keyed—Leer supplier branded)
Tonneau covers (soft)
Truck cover
Universal floor mats
Wheels
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
compliance certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weight
information.
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Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............63
Power adjustable foot pedals .....63
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................180
Power door locks ........................78
Power point .................................59
Power steering ..........................141
fluid, checking and adding ....243
fluid, refill capacity ................256
fluid, specifications .........259, 262
Power Windows ...........................60
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................142
R
Radio ..........................19, 25, 28, 31
Relays ........................................176
Remote entry system .................81
illuminated entry ......................83
locking/unlocking doors ...........78
Roadside assistance ..................174
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ......98–99, 101–102, 104
Safety defects, reporting ..........207
Safety restraints .... 98–99, 101–104
belt minder .............................106
cleaning the safety belts ........110
extension assembly ................110
for adults ...................99, 101–102
for children .....................119–120
lap belt ....................................105
warning light and chime ........106
Safety seats for children ..........123Seat belts (see
Safety restraints) ........................98
Seats ............................................90
child safety seats ....................123
cleaning ...................................213
Servicing your vehicle ..............216
Snowplowing .................7, 170–172
Spare tire (see
Changing the Tire) ...................185
Spark plugs, specifications ......255,
262
Special notice ................................9
ambulance conversions ..............8
four-wheel drive
vehicles ............................172–173
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................259, 262
Speed control ..............................63
Starting your vehicle .......135–136,
139
jump starting ..........................191
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................55
T
Tailgate ..................................72–73
Tires ...........................184, 251–252
changing ..................184–185, 187
checking the pressure ............252
replacing ..................................254
rotating ....................................253
snow tires and chains ............255
tire grades ...............................252
treadwear ................................251
Tonneau cover .......................74, 77
Towing .......................................163
Index
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