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REPLACING EXTERIOR

BULBS

For the type of bulb and relevant power

rating, see “Changing a bulb”.

G

FRONT LIGHT UNITS

A

B

C

The front light units contain side lights,

dipped beam, main beam and direction

KA00085m

KA00117m

fig. 11

fig. 13

indicator bulbs.

The bulbs are arranged inside the light

unit as follows fig. 11:

I

A side lights

B dipped beams/main beams

(double light)

H

C direction indicators

Working from the engine compartment,

E

D

F

remove rubber cap D-fig. 12 to gain

KA00086m

KA00118m

fig. 12

fig. 14

access to the side light bulbs; remove

rubber cap E-fig. 12 to gain access

to the main/dipped beam lights; turn

bulb holder F-fig. 12 counterclockwise

to gain access to the direction light bulbs.

On some versions, it is necessary

❒

after raising the bonnet, unscrew

bolts H and I located at the points

shown in fig. 14;

to remove the headlamp completely

to replace the front light cluster bulbs.

To remove the headlight proceed

as follows:

remove the headlight.

❒

fully steer the wheels outwards

to expose the flap G-fig. 13, open

the flap and unscrew the fastening

device;

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1

KA00087m

KA00153m

KA00089m

fig. 15

fig. 16a

fig. 17

DIRECTION INDICATORS

MAIN BEAM/DIPPED

HEADLIGHTS

Front

To change the bulb, proceed as follows:

❒

remove the protecting rubber cap

mentioned above;

press on the central electrical

connector A-fig. 17 and withdraw

the unit;

To change the bulb, proceed as follows:

❒

turn the bulb holder clockwise

A-fig. 15 and withdraw it;

❒

remove the bulb B pushing it gently

and turning counterclockwise

(bayonet fitting), then replace it;

❒

remove the bulb B and replace it;

fit the new bulb, aligning the outlines

of the metallic part with the grooves

on the reflector;

KA00154m

fig. 16b

❒

refit the bulb holder A by turning it

clockwise and locking it properly;

To change the bulb, proceed as follows:

❒

lever the lens off, by initially applying

force from the front towards the

back (1-fig. 16a);

❒

refit the bulb holder catches and

reconnect the electrical connector;

refit the cap A, ensuring that it locks

into place.

Side

WARNING The intervention must

be carried out taking all precautions

necessary to avoid damaging the

bodywork (please use a sufficiently rigid

and appropriately thick plastic card).

then lever in the opposite direction,

by applying force from the back part

(2-fig. 16b) and remove unit B

turn the bulb holder

counterclockwise, remove the snap-

fitted bulb and replace it;

reinstall the bulb holder into the lens,

then install the unit B making sure

that the fixing clip has clicked.

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A

C

A

D

E

F

A

KA00090m

KA00104m

KA00106m

fig. 18

fig. 19

Fig. 21 – (left hand drive versions)

SIDE LIGHTS – TAIL LIGHTS

REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS

B

To change the bulb proceed as follows:

To change the bulb, proceed as follows:

❒

open the tailgate;

❒

remove the protecting rubber cap

mentioned above;

❒

unscrew the two fastening screws

A-fig. 19 and extract the light

cluster axially without rotating it;

extract the bulb holder from its seat

after releasing the four fixing screws

B-fig. 20;

extract the bulbs by pushing them

slightly and turning them

counterclockwise.

turn the bulb holder clockwise

A-fig. 18 and withdraw it;

B

❒

B

remove the snap-fitted bulb and

replace it;

KA00105m

fig. 20

refit the bulb holder A by turning

it clockwise and locking it properly;

FRONT FOG LIGHTS

(where provided)

reinstall the rubber cap;

The bulbs are arranged as follows

fig. 21:

IMPORTANT to replace the front fog

lights you must contact a Ford

Dealership.

C – Side/Brake (upper arch)

D – Direction indicators

E – Side (lower arch)

F – Reverse (right tail-light)/

rear fog lamp (left light)

– Reverse gear (left tail-light)/

rear fog guards (right light)

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