Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 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 REMOVAL .
Release the tab to remove the puddle lamp from the mirror housing.

Fig 1: Locating Puddle Lamp Tab
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Rotate the puddle lamp bulb socket approximately one-quarter turn and remove it from the puddle lamp.
NOTE: The LH puddle lamp bulb socket is rotated clockwise to remove and the RH puddle lamp bulb socket is rotated counterclockwise to remove.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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.