2008 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 89

Lights Replacing rear brake/tail/turn/backup and side marker lamp bulbs The brake/tail/turn/backup and side marker lamp bulbs are located in the tail lamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb. • (1) Backup lamp • (2) Brake/tail/turn lamp • (3) Side marker lamp 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and open the trunk. 2. Remove the cargo net fastener (if equipped) and carefully pull the carpet away to expose the backside of the tail lamp assembly. 3. Remove the nut and washer assemblies, then pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle. 4. Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise, then pulling it out of the lamp assembly. 5. Pull the bulb straight from the socket. Install new bulb(s) in reverse order. Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the ignition control is in the OFF position. 2. Open the trunk and reach under the decklid. 3. Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise, then pulling it out of the lamp assembly. 4. Pull the bulb straight from the socket. Install new bulb(s) in reverse order. 89 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)