Ford Thunderbird (2004 year). Manual — part 8

Replacing tail/brake/turn/backup lamp bulbs

The tail/brake//turn/backup bulbs are located in the tail lamp assembly,
one just below the other. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb:

Prior to pulling the carpet away, in
step 1, the trunk trim scuff plate
must be removed. This can be
accomplished by pulling gently on
the component until the 6 push pins
along the rear of the trunk release.
The part can be placed aside and
the carpet pulled away. To replace
the piece, re-align the pins and push
into place.

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and then open
the trunk and carefully pull the
carpet away to expose the nut and
washer assemblies.

2. Remove the two nut and washer
assemblies from the lamp assembly.

3. Pull the lamp assembly towards
the rear of the vehicle disengaging
the ball stud locator from the ball
stud socket in the body. Carefully remove the lamp assembly from the
vehicle.

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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.

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and then
remove two screws and the license
plate lamp assembly from the
vehicle.

2. Rotate bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
lamp assembly.

3. Carefully pull the bulb from the
socket and push in the new bulb.

4. Install the lamp assembly with two screws.

Replacing high-mount brake lamp assembly

For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician.

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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER

Windshield wiper: Rotate the end
of the control away from you to
increase the speed of the wipers;
rotate towards you to decrease the
speed of the wipers.

Windshield washer: Push the end
of the stalk:
• briefly: causes a single swipe of

the wipers without washer fluid.

• a quick push and hold: the wipers

will swipe three times with
washer fluid.

• a long push and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for

up to ten seconds.

CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES

1. Pull the wiper arm away from the
vehicle. Turn the blade at an angle
from the wiper arm. Push the lock
pin manually to release the blade
and pull the wiper blade down
toward the windshield to remove it
from the arm.

2. Attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm and press it into place
until a click is heard.

3. Replace wiper blades every 6
months for optimum performance.

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POWER TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN

The steering column can be
adjusted manually by moving the
four-way rocker adjustment control
located below the turn signal/wiper
control stalk. Hold the control to
adjust.

The telescope function is adjusted
by moving the control toward the
driver to telescope out and toward
the instrument panel to telescope
in.

The tilt function is adjusted by moving the control up or down.

During easy exit, when you remove the key, the column will move to the
full in and up position. When the key is inserted into the ignition, the
column will return to the previous setting.

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.

AUXILIARY POWER POINT

The power point is an additional
power source for electrical
accessories.

A power point is located on the
instrument panel.

Do not use the auxiliary power point
as a cigarette lighter.

The use of non-Ford approved electrical accessories could cause damage
not covered by your warranty.

Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang
any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug.
Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered
by your warranty.

PASSENGER AIRBAG

OFF

ON

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