Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front license plate frame, if equipped.
Remove the fog lamp bracket bolts.

Fig 1: Removing Fog Lamp Bracket Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the fog lamp assembly.
1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Remove the pin-type retainers.
3. Remove the adjustment bolt.
4. Pull outward on the retaining tabs and remove the fog lamp.
  - If necessary install a new fog lamp bulb.
    
    Fig 2: Removing Fog Lamp Assembly
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

NOTE: Horizontal aim is not required for this vehicle and is not adjustable. Consult your state vehicle inspection center for recommended tolerance ranges for visual aiming.

Before starting the fog lamp assembly adjustment:
- check the tire inflation.
- make sure there are no other load is in the vehicle other than a half tank of fuel.
- make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
- make sure the fog lamps and headlamps are clean.
- make sure the headlamps are operating and are correctly aimed.

NOTE: The vertical wall screen must be a minimum of 2.4 meter (8 ft) wide.

Fig 3: Identifying Distance Park Vehicle On A Level Surface

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately 7.6 meters (25 ft) from the vertical wall or screen directly in front of it.
The correct visual aim for the fog lamps is with the top edge of the high-intensity zone 10 cm (4 in) below the horizontal center of the fog lamps.

Fig 4: Identifying Correct Visual Aim For Fog Lamps
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.