Replacing Front Sidemarker Bulbs; Replacing Tail/Stop/Turn/Backup Lamp Bulbs; Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs - Ford Escape 2009 Owner's Manual

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Replacing front sidemarker bulbs

For bulb replacement, see your authorized dealer.

Replacing tail/stop/turn/backup lamp bulbs

The tail/stop/turn/sidemarker/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. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position and then open
the liftgate to expose the lamp
assembly screws.
2. Remove the two screws from the
lamp assembly.
3. Carefully remove the lamp
assembly away from the vehicle by
pulling the assembly straight out to
expose the bulb socket. DO NOT
TIP THE LAMP ASSEMBLY SIDEWAYS.
4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp
assembly.
5. Pull bulb straight out of socket and push in the new bulb.
6. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and rotate clockwise.
7. Carefully install the tail lamp assembly on the vehicle and secure with
two screws.

Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs

1. Remove the two screws and move
the lamp assembly away from the
liftgate.
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Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing
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