2012 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 73

Lights Replacing rear brake/tail/turn and sidemarker lamp bulbs The brake/tail/turn and side marker lamp bulbs are located in the tail lamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb. • (1) Tail/side marker lamp • (2) Brake/tail lamp • (3) Turn signal lamp 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position and open the trunk. 2. Remove the press pin and 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 backup lamp bulbs The backup lamp bulbs are located in the deck lid assembly. 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position. 73 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)