Replacing Tail/Brake/Turn/Sidemarker/Backup Lamp Bulbs - Lincoln Aviator 2005 Owner's Manual

Lights
1. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from the lamp
assembly.
2. Carefully pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new
bulb.
3. Install the bulb socket in the lamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
To re-install the headlamp on the vehicle:
1. Install the headlamp on the vehicle by aligning the four plastic
projections into the four holes, pushing rearward to seat the lamp
assembly.
2. Insert the two retainers, making sure that the retainers go over both
plastic projections on each side of the lamp, pushing the retainers down
until they seat.
3. Replace the plastic radiator cover by inserting the edge of the cover
into the tongue and groove of the mating cover, and then rotating the
cover downward. Press firmly on the cover over each headlamp and in
the center of the cover to re-engage the snap-in fasteners.
4. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly.

Replacing tail/brake/turn/sidemarker/backup lamp bulbs

The tail/brake/turn/sidemarker/backup bulbs are located in the tail lamp
assembly, one just below the other. Follow the same steps to replace
each bulb:
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and then open
the liftgate to expose the lamp
assemblies.
2. Remove the two screws from the
lamp assembly.
3. Pull the lamp assembly towards
the rear and side of the vehicle at
an angle, carefully removing it from
the vehicle.
4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp
assembly.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb.
6. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse
order.
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