hood release FORD RANGER 2003 2.G Owners Manual
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Replacing headlamp bulbs
To remove the headlamp bulb:
1. Turn the headlamp switch is in
the OFF position, then open the
hood.
2. Remove two screws and cover (if
equipped).
3. At the back of the headlamp, pry
up the two retainer pins to release
the headlamp assembly from the
vehicle and pull headlamp forward.
4. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb by pulling
rearward.
5. Remove the bulb retaining ring by
rotating it counterclockwise and
slide the ring off the plastic base.
6. Remove the old bulb by pulling it
straight out of the lamp.
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.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
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Replacing front side marker bulbs
1. Turn the headlamp switch to the
OFF position and then open the
hood.
2. Remove two screws and cover (if
equipped).
3. At the back of the headlamp, pry
up the two retainer pins to release
the headlamp assembly from the
vehicle and pull headlamp forward.
4. Remove screw(s) from lamp
assembly and disengage lamp
assembly (it has a snap fit).
5. Rotate bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
lamp assembly.
6. Carefully pull bulb straight out of
socket and push in the new bulb.
7. Install the bulb socket in lamp
assembly by turning clockwise.
Install the new lamp in reverse order.
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•Manual transmission:
1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N
(Neutral).
2. Block the wheels.
Note:Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not
remove it while the engine is running.
OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom of the instrument panel near
the steering column.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
release the auxiliary latch that is
located under the front center of
the hood.
3. Lift the hood and support it with
the prop rod.
Maintenance and Specifications
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