2013 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT maintenance

Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
WARNING:Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep
out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb by only its plastic base
and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the
bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated.
Note:If the bulb is accidentally touched, clean it with rubbing alcohol
before using it.
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the bulb service cover by
turning it counterclockwise.
4. Disconnect electrical connector
from the bulb.
5. Twist off the bulb retainer ring by
turning it counterclockwise.
Install in reverse order.
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Replacing Front Parking Lamp Bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the bulb service cover by
turning it counterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb and the bulb
socket.
5. Pull the bulb straight out.
Install in reverse order.
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Replacing Front Turn Signal Bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the bulb socket from
the lamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing Front Fog Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped)
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Reach under the front fender and
remove the aero shield.
3. Remove the harness/bulb
assembly from the fog lamp by
turning it counterclockwise.
4. Disconnect the harness from the
bulb by pulling it straight out.
Install in reverse order.
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Replacing Front Side Marker Bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Remove the side marker lamp
assembly by gently prying the lamp
assembly away from the vehicle.
3. Remove the bulb socket from
the lamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
Install in reverse order.
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Replacing side repeater bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Remove the side repeater by
prying it out from the bottom.
3. Hold the bulb holder and turn it
counterclockwise to remove it.
4. Pull the bulb straight out.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing Tail/Brake/Rear Fog/Backup Lamps and Turn Signal Bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position.
2. Open the cargo door.
3. Remove the two wing nuts.
4. Gently pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle
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A. Park and brake lamp
B. Turn signal lamp
C. Reverse lamp
D. Fog lamp
5. Remove the bulb socket from the lamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
6. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
Install in reverse order.
A
B
C
D
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Replacing Rear Side Marker Bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Open the cargo door.
3. Remove the side marker by
gently prying the lamp assembly
away from the vehicle.
4. Remove the bulb socket from
the lamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs
See your authorized dealer for replacement.
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Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Remove the lens assembly.
3. Pull the bulb straight out.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing Front Dome Lamp Bulb
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position.
2. Switch off the interior lamps.
3. Pry out the light assembly with a
flat screwdriver.
4. Remove the front dome lamp
bulb.
Install in reverse order.
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