FORD AEROSTAR 1996 1.G Owners Manual

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The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
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oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on
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the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
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[SV45700(ALL)01/95]
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the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to
the right
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Headlamp Bulb
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The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable
bulbs. When the lamp burns out, simply replace
the bulb, rather than the whole lamp.
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RWARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully
and keep out of children's reach. Grasp
the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your
hand could cause the bulb to break the
next time the headlamps are operated.
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NOTE: If the bulb is accidently touched, it
should be cleaned with rubbing
alcohol before being used.
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Do not remove the burned-out bulb unless you
can immediately replace it with a new one. If a
bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the headlamp housing
and affect its performance.
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Removing the headlamp bulb
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1. Make sure that the headlamp switch on the
instrument panel is in the OFF position.
[SV46675(ALL)06/95]
2. Remove the screws that attach the headlamp
trim to the vehicle.
[SV46750(ALL)03/91]
3. Remove the headlamp trim.
[SV46820(ALL)03/91]
4. Remove the four screws (two on top and
two on bottom) that attach the headlamp to
the vehicle.
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NOTE: Do not disturb the aim adjusting
screws.
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5. Pull the headlamp away from the vehicle
and remove the electrical connector by
pulling rearward.
[SV46880(ALL)08/95]
6. Unsnap the bulb retaining wire and carefully
remove the bulb assembly from its socket by
gently pulling it out without turning it.
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Installing the headlamp bulb
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1. With the flat side of the bulb's plastic base
facing upward, insert the glass end of the
bulb into the socket. You may need to turn
the bulb left or right to line up the grooves
in the plastic base with the tabs in the
socket. When the grooves are aligned, push
the bulb into the socket until the plastic base
contacts the rear of the socket.
[SV47150(ALL)03/91]
2. Snap the retaining wire over both sides of
the bulb and connect the electrical connector.
[SV47275(ALL)03/91]
3. Position the headlamp on the vehicle and
install the four attaching screws.
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4. Turn the headlamps on and make sure that
they work properly. If the headlamp was
correctly aligned before you changed the
bulb, you should not need to align it again.
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Bulb
[SV47315(ALL)05/94]
Liftgate models
[SV47317(ALL)08/95]
To remove the brakelamp and bulb:
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1. Remove the two screws from the surface of
the lens.
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2. After removing the screws, remove the lamp
assembly.
[SV47353(ALL)07/93]
3. Disconnect the high-mount brakelamp wiring
connector.
[SV47356(ALL)03/93]
4. Remove the screw retaining the bulb holder
assembly, pull the bulb holder assembly
away from the lamp, and pull the bulb
straight out of the holder.
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To replace/install the brakelamp:
[SV47367(ALL)03/93]
1. Push bulb(s) into bulb holder assembly.
[SV47373(ALL)03/93]
2. Place bulb holder assembly on lamp and
install retaining screw. Tighten screw.
[SV47376(ALL)07/93]
3. Connect the high-mount brakelamp wiring
connector.
[SV47377(ALL)03/93]
4. Position the lamp assembly on the vehicle.
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5. Install and tighten the two screws.
[SV47380(ALL)08/95]
6. Apply brakes to confirm the brakelamp is
functional after installing.
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Replacing the high-mount brakelamp bulb Ð liftgate
models only
[SV47383(ALL)05/94]
Dual Rear Door Models
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[SV47384(ALL)03/95]
To remove the brakelamp:
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[SV47385(ALL)03/93]
1. Remove the two screws from the surface of
the lens.
[SV47386(ALL)03/93]
2. Pull the lens assembly out of the lamp
housing.
[SV47387(ALL)03/93]
3. Pull the bulb socket out of the lens assembly.
It is not necessary to twist the socket.
[SV47388(ALL)03/93]
4. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
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To replace/install the brakelamp:
[SV47396(ALL)03/93]
1. Push the bulb into the socket.
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2. Push the socket into the lens assembly.
[SV47398(ALL)03/93]
3. Install the lens assembly into lamp.
[SV47399(ALL)03/93]
4. Install and tighten the two screws.
[SV47400(ALL)08/95]
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Replacing the high-mount brakelamp bulb Ð dual rear
door models only
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Bulb Specifications
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Emission Control System
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Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic
converter which enables your vehicle to comply
with applicable exhaust emission requirements.
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To make sure that the catalytic converter and the
other emission control parts continue to work
properly:
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Use only unleaded fuel.
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Avoid running out of fuel.
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Do not turn off the ignition while your
vehicle is moving, especially at high speeds.
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Have the services listed in yourMaintenance
Schedule and Recordbooklet performed
according to the specified schedule.
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RWARNING
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in
dry grass or other dry ground cover. The
emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which
can start a fire.
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RWARNING
On vehicles without original equipment
floor covering or insulation, do not let
passengers ride in your truck in a manner
that allows contact between skin and the
metal floor.
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Watch for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke, loss
of oil pressure, the charge warning light, the
check engine light, or the temperature warning
light. These sometimes indicate that the emission
system is not working properly.
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Do not make any unauthorized changes to your
vehicle or engine. Changes that cause more
unburned fuel to reach the exhaust system can
increase the temperature of the engine or
exhaust system.
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By law, anyone who manufactures, repairs,
services, sells, leases, trades vehicles, or
supervises a fleet of vehicles is not permitted to
intentionally remove an emission control device
or prevent it from working. In some of the
United States and in Canada, vehicle owners
may be liable if their emission control device is
removed or is prevented from working.
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Never use a metal exhaust collector when you
service your vehicle. If the metal collector
contacts any of your vehicle's plastic trim or
bumper parts they could melt or deform.
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Do not drive your vehicle if it does not operate
properly. See your dealer if the engine runs on
for more than five seconds after you shut it off
or if it misfires, surges, stalls, or backfires.
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[SV50000(ALL)05/95]
Information about your vehicle's emission
control system is on the Vehicle Emission
Control Information decal located on or near the
engine. This decal identifies engine displacement
and gives some tune-up specifications.
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Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
Testing
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In some localities it may become a legal
requirement to pass an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the
On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) II system. If the
vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has
just been serviced, the OBD II system is reset to
a not ready for I/M testing condition. To
prepare for I/M testing, the law specifies a
ªneed for additional mixed city and highway
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