Ford 1996 Thunderbird Manual page 280

To remove the high-mount brakelamp:
1. Slide the trim cover toward the front of the
vehicle to disengage the retaining clips.
2. Twist the socket counterclockwise and
remove from lamp.
3. Pull bulb out of socket.
4. Remove the retaining screw.
5. Lift the lamp above the carpet and slide
away from the rear window.
6. Replace the burned out bulbs.
To install the high-mount brakelamp:
1. Slide the lamp into slots, toward the rear
window.
2. Install the screw.
3. Push bulb into the socket.
4. Install the bulb and socket into the lamp and
twist socket clockwise until it locks.
5. Slide the trim cover toward rear of vehicle
to engage the retaining clips.
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