2000 Ford Ranger Owner's Manual - Page 201
2000 Ford Ranger Manual
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Maintenance and care Replacing high-mount brakelamp and cargo lamp bulbs The replacement of the high-mount brakelamp bulb and cargo lamp bulb is basically the same. This procedure covers the high-mount brakelamp bulb. To remove the brakelamp assembly: 1. Remove the two screws and lamp assembly from vehicle. 2. Remove the bulb socket from lamp assembly by rotating it counterclockwise. 3. Carefully pull bulb straight out of socket and push in the new bulb. To install the brakelamp assembly: 1. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly by rotating clockwise. 2. Install the lamp assembly on the vehicle and secure with two screws. Replacing license plate lamp bulbs The license plate bulbs are located behind the rear bumper. To change the license plate lamp bulbs: 1. Reach behind the rear bumper to locate the bulb socket. 2. Twist the socket counterclockwise and remove. 3. Pull out the old bulb from socket and push in the new bulb. 4. Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning it clockwise. Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized "D.O.T." for North America and an "E" for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time. 201