Ford E-350 (2010 year). Manual — part 14

Replacing exterior bulbs

Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.

Replacing headlamp bulbs (aerodynamic)

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

2. Remove the three screws from
the headlamp assembly and pull the
assembly straight out.

3. Disconnect the electrical
connector by squeezing the release
tab and pushing the connector
forward, then pulling it rearward.

4. Remove the bulb assembly by
turning it counterclockwise and
pulling it straight out.

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
alcohol before being used.

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To install the new bulb, follow the removal procedures in reverse order.

Replacing headlamps (sealed beam)

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

2. Remove the four screws from the
headlamp assembly and carefully
remove the lamp/bezel.

3. Remove the four screws and the
retaining ring.

4. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the lamp and
remove the lamp.

To install the new lamp, follow the
removal procedures in reverse order.

Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position.

2. Remove the headlamp assembly. Refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs
in this section.

Aerodynamic

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Sealed beam

3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove.

4. Carefully pull the bulb straight out of the socket.

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

Replacing side marker bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position.

2. Remove the headlamp assembly. Refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs
in this section.

Aerodynamic

Sealed beam

3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove.

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4. Carefully pull the bulb straight out of the socket.

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

Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs

On vehicles without a rear headliner, the interior cargo lamp (if
equipped) must be removed from under the high-mount brakelamp
assembly located inside the vehicle. Then, do the following:

1. Remove the two screws from the
high-mount brakelamp assembly and
lift the lamp from the vehicle.

2. Remove the bulb socket from the
lamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.

3. Carefully pull the bulb straight
out of the socket.

To install the new bulb, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs

1. Turn the headlamp switch to the
off position.

2. Remove the two screws and the
license plate lamp assembly from
the rear door.

3. Remove bulb socket from lamp
assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.

4. Pull the bulb out from socket and
push in the new bulb.

To install the new bulb, follow the removal procedures in reverse order.

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