headlamp LINCOLN AVIATOR 2005 User Guide

Liftgate lamps
To change the liftgate lamp bulbs:
1. Use a small screwdriver to
remove the liftgate lamp lens.
2. To remove the old bulb, twist
1⁄4
turn and pull it out.
3. Twist in a new bulb.
4. Align and press the liftgate lamp
lens back on and test the lamp
operation.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
To remove the headlamps from the vehicle to change the HIGH BEAM
bulb:
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position, then open the
hood.
2. Remove the plastic radiator cover
over the headlamps by grasping the
rear edge of the cover and pulling
up and toward you. This will
disengage the four snap-on
attachments of the cover. Set the
cover aside.
3. Pry back the top corner of the
radiator cover to gain access to the
inner retaining pins. At the back of
the headlamp, pry up and remove
the two retainer pins to release the
headlamp assembly from the vehicle
and pull headlamp forward.
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4. Disconnect the electrical
connector by pulling downward.
5. Rotate the high beam bulb
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the bulb line up with the ring, and
the bulb can be removed by pulling
rearward.
To install the new bulb:
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.
1. Push the bulb straight in,
carefully aligning the plastic tabs in
the base of the bulb with the
openings in the plastic ring.
2. Rotate the bulb clockwise until it
stops.
3. Reconnect the electrical
connector to the bulb.
4. Install the headlamp on the
vehicle by aligning the four plastic projections into the four holes,
pushing rearward to seat the lamp assembly.
5. Insert the two retainers, making sure that the retainers go over both
plastic projections on each side of the lamp, pushing the retainers down
until they seat.
6. Replace the plastic radiator cover by inserting the edge of the cover
into the tongue and groove of the mating cover, and then rotating the
cover downward. Press firmly on the cover over each headlamp and in
the center of the cover to re-engage the snap in fasteners.
7. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly. If the
headlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the bulb, you should
not need to align it again.
If a low beam headlamp bulb fails, take your vehicle to your
dealer or a qualified service technician to have it replaced.
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Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)
The low beam headlamps on your vehicle use a“high intensity discharge”
source. These lamps operate at a high voltage. The bulb is NOT
replaceable. When the bulb is burned out, the bulb assembly must be
replaced by your dealer or a qualified technician.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs
To remove the headlamps from the vehicle and to change the front turn
signal lamp bulbs:
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position, then open the
hood.
2.
Remove the plastic radiator cover
over the headlamps by grasping the
rear edge of the cover and pulling up
and toward you. This will disengage
the four snap-on attachments on the
cover. Set the cover aside.
3. Pry back the top corner of the
radiator cover to gain access to the
inner retaining pins. At the back of
the headlamp, pry up and remove
the two retainer pins to release the
headlamp assembly from the vehicle
and pull headlamp forward.
4. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
lamp assembly.
5. Carefully pull the bulb straight
out of socket and push in the new
bulb.
6. Install bulb socket in lamp
assembly by turning clockwise.
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To replace the park/sidemarker bulb:
1. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from the lamp
assembly.
2. Carefully pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new
bulb.
3. Install the bulb socket in the lamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
To re-install the headlamp on the vehicle:
1. Install the headlamp on the vehicle by aligning the four plastic
projections into the four holes, pushing rearward to seat the lamp
assembly.
2. Insert the two retainers, making sure that the retainers go over both
plastic projections on each side of the lamp, pushing the retainers down
until they seat.
3. Replace the plastic radiator cover by inserting the edge of the cover
into the tongue and groove of the mating cover, and then rotating the
cover downward. Press firmly on the cover over each headlamp and in
the center of the cover to re-engage the snap-in fasteners.
4. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly.
Replacing tail/brake/turn/sidemarker/backup lamp bulbs
The tail/brake/turn/sidemarker/backup bulbs are located in the tail lamp
assembly, one just below the other. Follow the same steps to replace
each bulb:
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and then open
the liftgate to expose the lamp
assemblies.
2. Remove the two screws from the
lamp assembly.
3. Pull the lamp assembly towards
the rear and side of the vehicle at
an angle, carefully removing it from
the vehicle.
4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp
assembly.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb.
6. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse
order.
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Replacing liftgate tail lamp bulb
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and then open
the liftgate to expose the fasteners.
2. Remove the two acorn nuts from
the lamp assembly.
3. Pull the lamp off by pulling
rearward on the lamp.
4. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and carefully
remove the lamp assembly.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket and push in the new bulb.
6. To complete installation, follow
the removal procedure in reverse
order.
Replacing foglamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and then reach
under the front of the front bumper
and remove the bulb socket from
the foglamp by turning
counterclockwise.
2. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the foglamp bulb.
3. Connect the electrical connector to the new foglamp bulb.
4. Install the bulb socket in the foglamp by turning clockwise.
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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 9mm 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.
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Approach lamp/mirror turn signal bulb removal
To change the bulbs:
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position.
2. Remove the approach lamp/turn
signal lens from the mirror housing
using a standard flat screwdriver to
pry the lamp assembly out.
3. Pull the lens out to remove it
from the mirror assembly.
4. Disconnect the bulb assembly
from the lens.
5. Remove and replace the bulb.
6. Reverse the order to reassemble
lamp and lens.
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6. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), repeat this
procedure from step 1.
If successful, the new coded key(s) will start the vehicle’s engine and the
theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out.
If not successful, the new coded key(s) will not start the vehicle’s engine
and the theft indicator will flash on and off and you may repeat steps 1
through 5. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealership to
have the new spare key(s) programmed.
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM
The perimeter anti-theft system will help prevent your vehicle from
unauthorized entry.
If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmittersare brought to the dealership,
to aid in troubleshooting.
Arming the system
When armed, this system will help protect your vehicle from
unauthorized entry. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will
flash the headlamps and/or parking lamps, and will chirp the horn.
The system is ready to arm whenever the key is in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) or
2 (ACCESSORY) position. Any of the following actions will prearm the
alarm system:
•Open any door, liftgate or liftgate
window and press the power door
lock control to lock the doors.
•Press the remote entry lock
control (doors opened or closed).
When you press the lock control
twice within three seconds on your
remote entry transmitter, the horn
will chirp once to let you know that
all doors/hood/liftgate and liftgate
window are closed. If any of these are not closed, the horn will chirp
twice to warn you that a door/hood/liftgate or liftgate window is still
open.
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Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid the Belt
Minder chime. Sitting on the safety belt will increase the risk of
injury in an accident. To disable (one-time) or deactivate the Belt
Minder feature please follow the directions stated below.
One time disable
Any time the safety belt is buckled and then unbuckled during an
ignition ON cycle, the BeltMinder
will be disabled for that ignition
cycle only.
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinderfeature
Read steps1-9thoroughly before proceeding with the
deactivation/activation programming procedure.
The BeltMinder
feature can be deactivated/activated by performing the
following procedure:
Before following the procedure, make sure that:
•The parking brake is set
•The gearshift is in P (Park)
•The ignition switch is in the OFF position
•All vehicle doors are closed
•The driver’s safety belt is unbuckled
•The parklamps/headlamps are in OFF position (If vehicle is equipped
with Autolamps, this will not affect the procedure.)
To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the Belt
Minder feature while driving the vehicle.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT
START THE ENGINE)
2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1–2
minutes)
•Steps 3-5 must be completed within 60 seconds after the warning light
turns off or the procedure will have to be repeated.
3. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with the
safety belt unbuckled. This can be done before or during BeltMinder

warning activation.
4. Turn on the parklamps/headlamps, turn off the parklamps/headlamps.
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
* Mini Fuses ** Cartridge Fuses
1 60A** Power Junction Box (PJB)
2 30A** Door locks (BSM)
3 20A** Cigar lighter
4 40A** Heated backlight/mirrors
5 40A** Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS)/Roll Stability Control
(RSC) module (pump)
6 60A** Delayed accessory
7 20A** Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
module
8 20A** Electric cooling fan
9 20A** Headlamp switch
10 30A** ABS/RSC module (valves)
11 40A** PTEC relay contacts
12 50A** Ignition/Starter relay
13 40A** Trailer tow relays
14 15A* Brake lamp feed
15 10A* Keep alive power
(PTEC/cluster/DEATC), Courtesy
lights
16 20A* Power point #3
17 20A* Rear wiper module
18 20A* 4x4 module
19 30A** Driver window motor
20 30A** Electric trailer brake module
21 30A** Memory seat module
22 20A** Main exterior lamps (low beam
headlamps, high beam headlamps,
fog lamps)
23 30A** Ignition switch
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