FORD TRANSIT 2017 5.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: FORD, Model Year: 2017, Model line: TRANSIT, Model: FORD TRANSIT 2017 5.GPages: 484, PDF Size: 11.45 MB
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8. Remove the cable securing clips from
the cover. Release the retaining clips
and remove the cover. 9. Remove the positive (+) terminal and
remove the battery.
10. Move the second battery toward the rear of the vehicle. Disconnect the
battery terminals and remove the
battery. Note:
Single batteries are mounted the
opposite way around in the battery tray. The
negative terminal is toward the rear of the
vehicle.
Installing the Battery WARNING
Make sure that you securely fasten
the seat runner bolts before installing
the covers.
Install in the reverse order.
CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of
the blade to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid
or water applied with a soft sponge or
cloth.
CHANGING THE WIPER
BLADES
Changing the Windshield Wiper
Blades
Lift the wiper arm.
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1. Press the locking button.
2. Remove the wiper blade.
3. Install in the reverse order. Make sure
that the wiper blade locks into place.
Note: The windshield wiper blades are
different in length. If you install wiper blades
of the wrong length, the rain sensor may not
work correctly.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
If your vehicle has been involved in a crash,
have the aim of the headlamp beam
checked by an authorized dealer.
Headlamp Aiming Target 8 ft (2.4 m)
A
Ground to the center of the
headlamp low beam bulb
B 25 ft (7.6 m)
C
Horizontal reference line
D
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1. Park your vehicle on level ground approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) from a wall
or screen.
2. Measure the distance from the ground
to the center of the headlamp low
beam bulb and mark an
8 ft (2.4 m)
long horizontal reference line on the
wall or screen at this height. Note:
There may be an identifying mark on
the lens to help you locate the center of the
bulb.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern while
adjusting one headlamp, you may want to
block the light from the other headlamp.
3. Switch on the low beam headlamps and open the hood.
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4. On the wall or screen you will observe
a flat zone of high intensity light
located at the top of the beam pattern.
If the top edge of the flat zone of high
intensity light is not on the horizontal
reference line, adjust the aim of the
headlamp beam. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each
headlamp. Use a suitable tool, for
example a screwdriver or hexagonal
socket, to turn the adjuster clockwise
or counterclockwise to adjust the
vertical aim of the headlamp. The
horizontal edge of the brighter light
should touch the horizontal reference
line.
6. Close the hood and switch off the lamps.
Horizontal Aim Adjustment
The horizontal aim of the headlamp beam
on your vehicle is not adjustable.
REMOVING A HEADLAMP WARNING
Switch all of the lamps and the
ignition off. Failure to follow this
warning could result in serious
personal injury. 1. Open the hood. See Opening and
Closing the Hood (page 211). 2. Remove the screws.
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3. Pull the headlamp toward the front of
your vehicle to disengage it from its
locating points and then lift the
headlamp up. 4. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Note:
When you install the headlamp, make
sure that you correctly attach the electrical
connector.
Note: When you install the headlamp, make
sure that you correctly engage its locating
points.
CHANGING A BULB WARNINGS
Switch all of the lamps and the
ignition off. Failure to follow this
warning could result in serious
personal injury. WARNINGS
Bulbs become hot when in use. Let
them cool down before you remove
them.
Use the correct specification bulb. See
Bulb Specification Chart (page 236).
The following instructions describe how to
remove the bulbs. Install in the reverse
order unless otherwise stated.
Note: LED lamps are not serviceable. See
an authorized dealer.
Headlamp Parking lamp and direction
indicator lamp.
A
Headlamp high beam.
B
Headlamp low beam and
daytime running lamp.
C
Side marker lamp.
D
Note: You may have to remove a cover to
gain access to the bulb.
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Side Marker Lamp
1. Remove the headlamp. See
Removing a Headlamp (page 230).
2. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
Parking Lamp and Direction Indicator
Lamp 1. Remove the headlamp. See
Removing a Headlamp
(page 230).
2. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out. Headlamp Low Beam and Daytime
Running Lamp
1. Remove the headlamp. See
Removing a Headlamp
(page 230).
2. Remove the cover.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
Note: Do not touch the bulb glass.
Note: You cannot separate the bulb from
the bulb holder.
Headlamp High Beam 1. Remove the headlamp. See
Removing a Headlamp
(page 230).
2. Remove the cover.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it.
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4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
Note:
Do not touch the bulb glass.
Note: You cannot separate the bulb from
the bulb holder.
Front Clearance Lamp (If Equipped) 1. Carefully remove the lamp.
2.
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out. Side Direction Indicator
(If Equipped)
1. Remove the large mirror glass. Tilt the
mirror glass fully up, pull the mirror
glass toward you from the bottom.
2. Remove the small mirror glass. Tilt the
mirror glass fully down, pull the mirror
glass toward you from the top.
3. Remove the screws.
4. Remove the lamp lens.
5. Remove the bulb.
Rear Lamps 1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the lamp.
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3.
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it. Tail and brake lamp.
A
Reversing lamp.
B
Rear clearance lamp.
C
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight
out.
Central High Mounted Brake Lamp
This is not a serviceable item, see an
authorized dealer if it fails. License Plate Lamp
1. Carefully release the spring clip.
2. Remove the lamp.
3.
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it. Pull the bulb straight
out.
Interior Lamp
Vehicles with Interior Sensors 1. Carefully remove the lens.
2. Remove the bulb.
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Reading Lamps
Vehicles with Interior Sensors
1. Carefully remove the lamp.
2.
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it. 3. Remove the bulb. Vehicles without Interior Sensors
1. Carefully remove the lamp.
2.
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
3. Remove the bulb.
Sun Visor Mirror Lamp 1. Carefully remove the lamp.
2. Remove the bulb.
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BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
Exterior Lamps
Power (Watt)
Specification
Lamp
5
168
Front side marker lamp.
5
W5W
Front I.D. lamp.
55
H11
Headlamp low beam and Daytime
running lamp.
60
9005
Headlamp high beam.
21
3457NAK
Front direction indicator.
5
W5W
Side direction indicator.
5
W5W
Front clearance lamp (Exterior mirror).
26/6
3057K
Brake, rear and direction indicator
lamp.
5
168
Rear clearance lamp.
26
3057K
Reversing lamp.
5
W5W
License plate lamp.
Note: If your vehicle is fitted with LED lamps these are not serviceable items, see an
authorized dealer if they fail.
Interior Lamps Power (watt)
Specification
Lamp
6
W6W
Front interior lamp.
6
Festoon
Front interior lamp. Vehicles with
category 1 alarm.
6
W6W
Map lamp.
10
211 Festoon
Side door entrance lamp.
10
211 Festoon
Luggage compartment lamp.
Note: If your vehicle is fitted with LED lamps these are not serviceable items, see an
authorized dealer if they fail.
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CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR
FILTER
WARNING
To reduce the risk of vehicle damage
and personal burn injuries, do not
start your engine with the air cleaner
removed and do not remove it while the
engine is running. Only use the specified replacement air
filter. See Capacities and Specifications
(page 281).
Note: Failure to use the correct air filter
element may result in severe engine
damage. Resulting component damage
may not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
Change the air filter element at the correct
interval. See
Scheduled Maintenance
(page 427). 1. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the sensor and the cable from the
air filter cover.
Note: Vehicles with 3.2L or 3.5L engine only. 2.
Clean the area around the air tube and
air filter cover connection. Loosen the
air tube clamp, it is not necessary to
completely remove the clamp. Remove
the air tube off from the air filter
housing cover. 3. Remove the clips that secure the air
filter housing cover.
Note: To unlatch the molded clip (x1) on
the air filter housing cover, push it backward.
4. Carefully lift the air filter housing cover.
5. Remove the air filter element from the
air filter housing.
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