Replacing Tail Lamp/Backup Lamp Bulbs; High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs; To Remove The Brakelamp Assembly:; To Install The Brakelamp Assembly: - Ford 1999 F150 Owner's Manual

Maintenance and care

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. (Flare side
tail lamps are not equipped with retaining tabs.)
4. Pull bulb straight out of socket and press in the new bulb.
5. Carefully install the tail lamp assembly on tailgate pillar snapping the
two retaining tabs into place. (Flare side tail lamps do not snap into
place.)
6. Secure the tail lamp with two screws.

High-mount brakelamp bulbs

To remove the brakelamp assembly:

1. Remove the two screws and lamp
assembly from vehicle as wiring
permits.
2. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating counterclockwise and
pulling it out of the lamp assembly.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket and push in the new bulb.

To install the brakelamp assembly:

1. Install the bulb into the lamp assembly and rotate clockwise.
2. Install the lamp assembly on the vehicle with two screws.
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