MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK 2011 8.G Owners Manual

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6. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.NOTE
When mounting the cover, align the hook (F) on the cover
with the hole in the body.
CAUTION
!
Handle halogen light bulbs with care. The gas inside
a halogen light bulb is highly pressurized, so drop-
ping, knocking, or scratching a halogen light bulb
can cause it to shatter.
Never hold the halogen lights bulb with a bare hand,
dirty glove, etc.
The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the fog lights are used.
If the glass surface is dirty, clean it with alcohol and
let it dry completely before installing the bulb.
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Rear combination lights
N00943700429
Tail and stop lights, rear turn signal lights and rear
side-marker lights1. Insert a screwdriver at the edge of the cover and pry gen-
tly to remove the cover. NOTE
Wrap a cloth around the tip of the screwdriver to keep
from scratching the cover.2. Remove the socket and bulb assemblies by turning them
counterclockwise.
A- Rear side-marker light
B- Rear turn signal light
C- Tail and stop light
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3. Remove the bulb by pulling it out.
4. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
NOTE
When installing the cover, make sure the arrow on the
cover is pointing in the direction of the front of the vehi-
cle.
Tail and stop light and
Rear turn signal lightRear side-marker light
*- Front of the vehicle
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Back-up lights
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1. Insert a screwdriver into the notch of the cover and pry
gently to remove the cover.NOTE
Wrap a cloth around the tip of the screwdriver to keep
from scratching the cover.2. Remove the socket and bulb assembly by turning it coun-
terclockwise.
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3. Remove the bulb by pulling it out.
4. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
NOTE
When installing the lid, align the tab on the lid with the
hole on the vehicle side.
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License plate lights
N00944000357
1. When removing the light unit (A), push it toward the left
side of the vehicle body.2. Use a screwdriver to gently pry up the tab (B) and remove
the lens.
NOTE
Wrap a piece of cloth around the tip of the screwdriver to
keep from scratching the lens.
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3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 4. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
NOTE
When installing the light, insert tab (C) first then align and
insert tab (D).
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Dome light (front)/Reading lights
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1. Insert a screwdriver into the notch of the light assembly.
Gently pry to remove the lens.NOTE
Wrap a cloth around the tip of the screwdriver to keep
from scratching the lens.2. While holding down the tab (A), pull out the bulb.
3. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
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NOTE
Before replacing the bulb, put the dome light (front)/read-
ing lights switch into the “OFF” position.

When mounting the lens, align the tab (B) with the hole
on the vehicle body.
Dome light (rear)
(if so equipped)
N00944100329
1. Insert a screwdriver into the notch of the light assembly
and pry gently to remove the lens.NOTE
Wrap a cloth around the tip of the screwdriver to keep
from scratching the lens.
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2. While holding down the tab (A), pull out the bulb.
3. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
NOTE
Before replacing the bulb, put the dome light (rear) switch
into the “OFF” position.

When mounting the lens, align the tabs (B) with the holes
on the vehicle body.
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