1999 Ford F150 Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 207

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. 207