1998 Ford Escort Owner's Manual - Page 166
1998 Ford Escort Manual
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Maintenance and care 3. Remove the protective dust shield from the housing by turning the dust shield counterclockwise (when viewed from the rear). 4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling it straight out. 5. Remove the bulb retaining ring by rotating it counterclockwise (when viewed from the rear). 6. Remove the old bulb from its socket by pulling it straight back out of the socket. Do not turn the bulb while removing it. 7. Replace the bulb by pushing a new one straight in with the bulb's plastic base facing upward. You may need to turn the bulb slightly to align the grooves in the plastic base with the tabs in the bulb socket. 8. Slip the bulb retaining ring over the plastic base and lock the ring by rotating it clockwise until it snaps into place. 9. Reconnect the electrical connector to the bulb. 166