FORD 2005 Five Hundred v.3 - Manual (Page 41)

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.
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the ignition control is
in the OFF position.
2. Open the trunk and reach under
the decklid.
3. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating it counterclockwise, then
pulling it out of the lamp assembly.
4. Pull the bulb straight from the
socket.
Install new bulb(s) in reverse order.
2005 Five Hundred (500)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
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