2003 Lincoln Aviator Owner's Manual - Page 114

Lights Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position, then remove the screw and pry the license plate lamp lens down. 2. Pull down the lens assembly and rotate the lens counterclockwise. 3. Grasp the bulb and carefully pull the bulb from the socket and push in the new bulb. 4. Align the socket and bulb with the lens assembly and rotate until seated. 5. Re-insert the bulb and lens assembly into the opening and install the screw. Replacing center high-mount stop lamp (CHMSL) bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and open the liftgate. 2. Remove the upper portion of the liftgate trim by grasping the lift gate trim around the upper portion and pull it towards the glass. Note: The liftgate trim is attached at 8 locations with snap-in attachments. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector to the CHMSL by depressing the tab and pull to separate the electrical connectors. 4. Use a 9nm torx hex socket/wrench to unscrew the two CHMSL bolts that attach the CHMSL to the liftgate. 5. Grasp the CHMSL and pull it down to disengage the center snap-in attachment. 6. Replace the lamp by following the above procedures in reverse order. 114 2003 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)