1997 Ford Aspire Owner's Manual - Page 193

High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs To replace the high-mount brakelamp bulb, refer to the instructions below or take your vehicle to your Ford dealer or a qualified technician. To remove the high-mount brakelamp: 1. 2. 3. 4. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Raise the hatchback. Gently pull the hatchback trim panel away from the hatchback. Disconnect the luggage compartment lamp electrical connector (if equipped) and lay the trim panel aside. Rotate the high-mount lamp socket counterclockwise and remove it from the housing. Carefully remove the bulb by gently pulling it straight from the socket. Firmly install the replacement bulb into the socket. Place the socket assembly in the high-mount stoplamp housing and turn clockwise to lock into position. Position the hatchback trim panel and connect the luggage compartment lamp electrical connector (if equipped). Insert the trim panel retaining clips into the locating holes in the hatchback and push each clip firmly into position. Close the hatchback and reconnect the negative battery cable. 5. 6. To install a bulb: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 191