FORD 2011 Taurus v.1 - Manual (Page 73)

Replacing rear brake/tail/turn and side marker lamp bulbs
The brake/tail/turn and side marker lamp bulbs are located in the tail
lamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb.
• (1) Tail/side marker lamp
• (2) Brake/tail lamp
• (3) Turn signal lamp
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position and open the
trunk.
2. Remove the press pin and cargo
net fastener (if equipped) and
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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2011 Taurus (500)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
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