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Fog/Driving Lamp Bulb: Service and Repair




Fog Lamp Bulb

Mariner









Escape









Removal and Installation

WARNING: The bulb contains gas under pressure. The bulb may shatter if the glass envelope is scratched or if the bulb is dropped. Handle the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass envelope. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

NOTICE: The fog lamp bulb should not be removed from the fog lamp until just before a new bulb is installed. Removing the bulb for an extended period of time may affect fog lamp bulb performance. Contaminants may enter the fog lamp where they can settle on the lens and reflector. Never turn on the fog lamps with the bulb removed.

NOTE: Make sure the headlamp switch and the ignition switch are in the OFF position.

All vehicles

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

Escape

2. Remove the 4 fender splash shield bolts.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

3. Remove the 4 fender splash shield pin-type retainers.
- Position the fender splash shield aside.

4. Disconnect the fog lamp electrical connector.

5. Squeeze both tabs on the fog lamp bulb simultaneously and remove it from the fog lamp.

Mariner

6. Rotate the fog lamp bulb approximately one-eighth turn counterclockwise and remove.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.

All vehicles

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.