FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2013 1.G Owners Manual

4. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver or a 13 millimeter
socket on a wrench, turn the
adjuster either clockwise or
counterclockwise in order to adjust
the vertical aim of the headlamp.
The horizontal edge of the brighter
light should touch the horizontal
reference line.
5. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NOT ADJUSTABLE.
CHANGING A BULB
Lamp Assembly Condensation
Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air
enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that
condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal
condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can form on the interior of the
lens. The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during
normal operation. Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry
weather conditions.
These are examples of acceptable condensation:
•Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip marks or droplets).
•Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens.
These are examples of unacceptable moisture (usually caused by a lamp
water leak):
•Water puddle inside the lamp.
•Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of
the lens.
Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions of
unacceptable moisture are present.
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Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
WARNING:Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep
out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb by only 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.
Note:If the bulb is accidentally touched, clean it with rubbing alcohol
before using it.
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the bulb service cover by
turning it counterclockwise.
4. Disconnect electrical connector
from the bulb.
5. Twist off the bulb retainer ring by
turning it counterclockwise.
Install in reverse order.
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Replacing Front Parking Lamp Bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the bulb service cover by
turning it counterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb and the bulb
socket.
5. Pull the bulb straight out.
Install in reverse order.
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Replacing Front Turn Signal Bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the bulb socket from
the lamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing Front Fog Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped)
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Reach under the front fender and
remove the aero shield.
3. Remove the harness/bulb
assembly from the fog lamp by
turning it counterclockwise.
4. Disconnect the harness from the
bulb by pulling it straight out.
Install in reverse order.
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Replacing Front Side Marker Bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Remove the side marker lamp
assembly by gently prying the lamp
assembly away from the vehicle.
3. Remove the bulb socket from
the lamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
Install in reverse order.
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Replacing side repeater bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Remove the side repeater by
prying it out from the bottom.
3. Hold the bulb holder and turn it
counterclockwise to remove it.
4. Pull the bulb straight out.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing Tail/Brake/Rear Fog/Backup Lamps and Turn Signal Bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position.
2. Open the cargo door.
3. Remove the two wing nuts.
4. Gently pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle
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A. Park and brake lamp
B. Turn signal lamp
C. Reverse lamp
D. Fog lamp
5. Remove the bulb socket from the lamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
6. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
Install in reverse order.
A
B
C
D
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Replacing Rear Side Marker Bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Open the cargo door.
3. Remove the side marker by
gently prying the lamp assembly
away from the vehicle.
4. Remove the bulb socket from
the lamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs
See your authorized dealer for replacement.
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Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Remove the lens assembly.
3. Pull the bulb straight out.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing Front Dome Lamp Bulb
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position.
2. Switch off the interior lamps.
3. Pry out the light assembly with a
flat screwdriver.
4. Remove the front dome lamp
bulb.
Install in reverse order.
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Replacing Rear Dome Lamp Bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position.
2. Switch off the interior lamps.
3. Pry out the light assembly with a
flat screwdriver.
4. Remove the rear dome lamp
bulbs.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing Reading Lamp Bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position.
2. Switch off the interior lamps.
3. Pry out the light assembly with a
flat screwdriver.
4. Pull the bulb straight out.
Install in reverse order.
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