Section 17-01: Lighting, Exterior
1993 Mustang Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Fog Lamp Bulb

 

Removal and Installation

The fog lamp assembly uses a halogen bulb and socket assembly. In the event of a bulb failure, perform the following procedure:

  1. Lift up on lens assembly retaining tab retaining lens assembly to the lamp housing. Use caution to avoid dropping the lens.
  1. Remove lens assembly from lamp housing and turn it to gain access to the rear of lamp body.
  1. Disconnect bulb wire lead from pigtail connector.
  1. Release the bulb socket retainer from the locking tab.

    NOTE: Do not touch the new bulb with bare hands. The stains will cause contamination of the quartz which may result in early failure of the lamp. Do not remove the protective plastic sleeve until the lamp is inserted into the socket. Ensure the circuit is not energized. If the quartz was inadvertently handled, it should be cleaned with a clean cloth moistened with alcohol before installation.

  1. Remove bulb and socket assembly from lamp body and pull the bulb directly out of the socket.
  1. Insert new bulb into lens assembly and secure with retainer. Connect wire lead to pigtail connector.

    NOTE: There is a vertical tab on bottom of housing.

  1. Position the lens assembly right side up (as indicated on the lens) into the lamp housing.
  1. Secure lens assembly to the lamp housing with retaining tab. Test the lamp for proper operation.