Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the exterior mirror glass. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS .
Release the tab to remove the puddle lamp from the mirror housing.

Fig 1: Locating Puddle Lamp
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The LH puddle lamp bulb socket is rotated clockwise to remove and the RH puddle lamp bulb socket is rotated counterclockwise to remove.

Rotate the puddle lamp bulb socket approximately 1/4 turn and remove it from the puddle lamp.

NOTE: When rotating the bulb socket in the puddle lamp, the socket should come to a stop indicating it is completely installed.

NOTE: An audible click can be heard when the puddle lamp is fully seated.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.