Ford Crown Victoria (2011 year). Manual — part 13

Replacing exterior bulbs

Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.

Replacing headlamp bulbs (Crown Victoria only)

To remove the headlamp bulb:

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the
hood.

2. Remove the radiator cover by turning the three retainers to the unlock
position.

3. Remove the two retainers and
pull headlamp assembly forward to
expose bulb.

4. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb by pulling
rearward.

5. Remove the bulb retaining ring by
rotating it counterclockwise (when
viewed from the rear) to free it
from the bulb socket, and slide the
ring off the plastic base. Keep the
ring to retain the new bulb.

6. Without turning, remove the old
bulb from the lamp assembly by
gently pulling it straight back out of
the lamp assembly.

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To install the new bulb:

WARNING: 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.

Note: If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with
rubbing alcohol before being used.

1. With the flat side of the new bulb’s plastic base facing upward, insert
the glass end of the bulb into the lamp assembly. Turn the bulb left or
right to align the grooves in the plastic base with the tabs in the lamp
assembly. When the grooves are aligned, push the bulb into the lamp
assembly until the plastic base contacts the rear of the lamp assembly.

2. Install the bulb retaining ring over the plastic base until it contacts the
rear of the socket by rotating it clockwise until you feel a “stop.”

3. Connect the electrical connector into the rear of the plastic base until
it snaps, locking it into position.

4. Install the headlamp assembly with two retainers.

5. Install the radiator cover locking it in place with three retainers.

6. 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.

Replacing front parking/turn signal lamp bulbs

To remove the front parking/turn signal lamp bulbs:

1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the hood.

2. Remove the radiator cover by turning the three retainers to the unlock
position.

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3. Remove two retainers and pull
headlamp assembly forward to
expose bulb.

4. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating it counterclockwise, then
pulling it out of the lamp assembly.

5. Pull the bulb from the socket and
push in the new bulb.

6. Install the bulb socket into the
lamp assembly by rotating it
clockwise.

To complete installation, follow the
removal procedure in reverse order.

Replacing front sidemarker bulb

To remove the front side marker bulb:

1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the hood.

2. Remove the radiator cover by turning the three retainers to the unlock
position.

3. Remove the screw from the
outside of the lamp.

4. Remove the nut from inside the
lamp and pull the lamp assembly
away from the vehicle.

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5. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
lamp assembly.

6. Carefully pull bulb straight out of
the socket and push in the new bulb
until it snaps, locking it into
position.

7. To complete installation, follow
the removal procedure in reverse
order.

Replacing tail/brake/turn signal lamp bulbs

The tail lamp and brake/turn signal lamp bulbs are located in the tail
lamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb.

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position, then open the
trunk and remove the retainer.

2. Carefully pull the carpet away to
expose the lamp assembly hardware.

3. Remove three nuts and the lamp
assembly from the vehicle.

4. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating it counterclockwise, then
pulling it out of the lamp assembly.

5. Pull the bulb from the socket and
push in the new bulb.

6. Install the bulb socket into the
lamp assembly by rotating it
clockwise.

7. Install the lamp assembly on the
vehicle with three nuts ensuring the
nuts are flush with the body to
prevent water from entering the trunk.

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