Ford Contour (1999 year). Manual - part 51

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Foglamps (if equipped)

1. Turn the bulb counterclockwise
and pull it out of the light assembly.

2. Remove the electrical connector.

3. Fit the new bulb in reverse order
(do not touch the glass part of the
bulb).

Front turn signal/side lamps

Pull the socket out. Pull the bulb
out and replace it.

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License plate lamp

Pry out the light assembly with a
flat-bladed screwdriver. Remove
the bulb from the clip holder.

Replace with the new bulb in
reverse sequence.

Brake/turn signal/tail lamps

1. Disconnect the electrical
connector.

2. Turn the socket
counterclockwise and pull it out.

3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise
and pull it out.

4. To install, fit the new bulb in
reverse order.

Backup lamps

The backup lamps are located in
the trunk lid. Replacement
instructions are the same as for the
brake/turn signal/tail lamps.

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High-mounted brake lamp

Enter the rear seat compartment.
1. Remove the high mounted stop
lamp assembly.

2. Remove the red bulb cover.

3. Remove inoperative stop lamp
bulb.

To install, fit the new bulb in
reverse sequence.

On vehicles equipped with a rear
spoiler, the high-mounted brake
lamp is included in the spoiler.

See your dealer for repair.

Luggage compartment lamp

Pry out the light assembly from the
holder with a flat screwdriver. Turn
the spherical bulb under slight
pressure counterclockwise and
remove.

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Interior lamps
(sunroof equipped vehicles)

Open the lamp assembly.

The bulbs can be replaced after the
contact plate has been hinged
back.

Interior lamps with reading
lamps (if equipped)

Remove the clip located on lens to
access the center bulb.

To replace the reading lamp bulbs,
remove the two retaining screws to
access the back of the lamp. Then,
unclip the bulb covers and replace
the bulb.

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