FORD 2005 Five Hundred v.1 - Manual (Page 41)

Replacing tail lamp/brake lamp/backup lamp/turn signal lamp bulbs
The tail lamp, brake lamp, backup lamp and turn signal lamp bulbs are
located in the tail lamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace either
bulb.
1. Backup lamp
2. Brake/tail/turn lamp
3. Tail lamp
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and open the
trunk.
2. Carefully pull the carpet away to expose the backside of the tail lamp
assembly.
3. Remove the nut and washer assemblies, then pull the lamp assembly
away from the vehicle.
4. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating it counterclockwise, then
pulling it out of the lamp assembly.
5. Pull the bulb straight from the
socket.
Install new bulb(s) in reverse order.
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2005 Ford Five Hundred (500), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002),
Market: USA_English (fus)
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