FORD 1999 F-550 v.1 - Manual (Page 214)

Replacing high-mount brakelamp/cargo lamp bulbs
To remove the brakelamp/cargo
lamp assembly:
1. Remove the two screws from the
surface of the lens.
2. After removing the screws,
remove the lamp assembly.
3. Remove the lamp that contains
the burned-out bulb from its socket
by rotating it 45 degrees and pulling
it out of the lamp assembly. Replace
the bulb.
To install the lamp assembly:
1. Push the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and rotate 45 degrees.
2. Position the lamp assembly on the vehicle.
3. Secure with two screws.
Replacing tail lamp/Backup lamp bulbs
The tail lamp/backup lamp bulbs are
located in the same portion of the
tail lamp assembly, one just below
the other. Follow the same steps to
replace either bulb:
1. Open the liftgate to expose the
lamp assemblies.
2. Remove the two screws from the
tail lamp assembly.
3. Carefully pull the lamp assembly
from the tailgate pillar by releasing
the two retaining tabs.
4. Twist the bulb socket 1 ⁄
4
turn counterclockwise and remove from lamp
assembly.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb.
6. Install bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning clockwise.
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