2005 Mercury Grand Marquis replace brake lights

Function Trade Number
High-mount brakelamp 912
Luggage compartment lamp 212-2
Rear reading lamp 578
Map lamp 906
Visor vanity lamp - Slide on Rail system
(SOR)37
Dual floorwell lamp 906
Glove compartment 168
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 all bulbs frequently.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
To remove the headlamp bulb:
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position, then open the
hood.
2. Remove the three pin type retainers and the radiator sight shield.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector.
4. Remove the headlamp retainer
bolts and the headlamp assembly.
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Replacing front parking/cornering/turn signal lamp bulbs
The park/turn/cornering lamp bulbs can be replaced without removing
the headlamp assembly.
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position, then open the hood.
2. Remove the three pin type retainers and the radiator shield.
3. Loosen the parking lamp attachments, on the back side of the lamp,
and pull the lamp assembly forward.
4. Remove the bulb from the side turn lamp assembly.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb and replace the
bulb.
Note:The parking lamp/turn signal bulbs should not be removed from
the lamp until just before a replacement bulb is installed. Removing the
bulb for an extended period of time may affect headlamp bulb
performance. Contaminants may enter the headlamp where they can
settle on the lens and reflector. Never turn the lamps on with the bulb
removed.
6. To install, reverse the order of the removal procedure.
Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn lamp bulbs
The tail lamp, the brake lamp and the turn signal lamp bulbs are located
in the tail lamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb.
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in
OFF position, then open the trunk
and remove plastic retainer to
expose the lamp assembly hardware.
2. Carefully pull the carpet away to
expose the plastic retainer.
3. Remove three nut and washer
assemblies and the lamp assembly
from the vehicle.
4. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating it counterclockwise, then
pulling it out of the lamp assembly.
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Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in
OFF position, then remove two
screws from the lamp assembly.
2. Carefully lift the lamp assembly
up for access to the bulbs.
3. Carefully pull the bulb socket out
of the lamp assembly.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket and push in the new bulb.
To install, reverse the removal
procedure.
Overhead console lamps
To remove and replace the lamps in the overhead console:
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and remove the
overhead console from the headliner
by pulling it straight down.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the
back of the lamp housing by pulling
it straight out.
3. Remove the bulb from the socket
by pulling straight out.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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Keys .......................................78, 90
positions of the ignition .........163
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................38
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................43
daytime running light ...............38
headlamps .................................38
headlamps, flash to pass ..........39
instrument panel, dimming .....39
interior lamps ...............42–44, 48
replacing bulbs ....... 43–44, 46–48
Lane change indicator (see
Turn signal) .................................41
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........168
Limited slip axle (see Traction
Loc) ............................................178
Load limits .................................153
Locks
autolock .....................................85
childproof ..................................79
doors ..........................................78
Lubricant specifications ...242, 244
Lug nuts ....................................143
Lumbar support, seats ...............93
M
Message center ...........................72
reset button ..............................72
select button .............................73
Mirrors .........................................50
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................62
fold away ...................................62heated ........................................62
side view mirrors (power) .......62
Moon roof ....................................67
Motorcraft parts ................230, 240
O
Octane rating ............................229
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................213
P
Parking brake ............................169
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....240
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................97
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................63
Power adjustable foot pedals .....63
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................186
Power door locks ..................78, 85
Power mirrors .............................62
Power point .................................60
Power steering ..................171–172
fluid, checking and adding ....235
fluid, refill capacity ................241
fluid, specifications .................242
Power Windows ...........................61
R
Radio ................................20, 23, 28
Rear window defroster ...............37
Relays ................................182, 189
Remote entry system .................80
illuminated entry ......................84
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