Removal and installation of external lamp units (Mondeo 1 and 2)

Removal

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Note that the bulbs will remain hot immediately after the lights are turned off.

Headlight unit - models produced before 1996

2. Secure the hood in the open position. Loosen (without completely unscrewing) the screw located on the top of the front turn signal.

3. Pull the front turn signal assembly forward and disconnect the electrical connector. Set the assembly aside.

4. Disconnect the headlight unit electrical connector (see Fig. 7.4).



5. Remove the radiator grille (chapter 11).

6. Remove the front bumper (chapter 11).

7. The headlights installed during the manufacturing of the car are a single unit connected by a plastic part. If you need to replace only one headlight unit, then you must first remove the plastic part and then separate the unit into parts.



8. Remove the mounting screws on each side of the headlight assembly and remove the unit from the front of the vehicle (see Fig. 7.8, a-g). Then use a hacksaw to cut the headlight assembly (in the middle between the two headlights). Purchase a set of fasteners from your dealer to install the new unit.





9. If necessary, the diffusers can be removed separately. To do this, release the clamps (see Fig. 7.9.a, b). To remove the reflector, release the clamps and then remove the rubber seal.





10. Installation - in the reverse order of removal. Note that the rubber seal is installed in the conical socket of the headlight unit. Adjust the direction of the headlight beam (paragraph 8).

Headlight unit - models produced since 1997

11. Remove the radiator grille (chapter 11).

12. Supporting the headlight unit, unscrew the screws (see Fig. 7.12, a, b).



13. Unscrew, without removing, another screw located behind the headlight (see Fig. 7.13).





14. Remove the headlight unit and disconnect the wiring connector on the rear side of the unit and the turn signal connector (see Fig. 7.14, a-c).





15. Installation - in the reverse order of removal. Adjust the direction of the headlight beam (paragraph 8).

Front Direction Indicator Unit - Pre-1996 Models

16. Secure the hood in the open position. Loosen (without completely unscrewing) the screw located at the top of the front turn signal (see Fig. 7.16).



17. Remove the front turn signal assembly.

18. Turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it out of the unit. Another method is also possible. Pull the electrical connector plug out of the socket without removing the bulb (see Fig. 7.18). Remove the unit.



19. Installation - in the reverse order of removal.

Front Direction Indicator Unit - Pre-1997 Models

20. On these models, the front direction indicator is integrated into the headlight unit.

Front fog light - pre-1996 models

21. Remove the Phillips head screws securing the front fog light assembly to the side of the front end. Remove the assembly from the side.



22. Release the plastic clips and remove the back cover from the unit.

23. Pull out the bulb, releasing the elastic clips. Then disconnect the electrical connector of the wiring. Remove the unit.

24. Installation - in the reverse order of removal. Adjust the direction of the headlight beam (paragraph 8).

Front fog light - models produced since 1997

25. To improve access to the rear side of the unit, remove the screws and fasteners and remove the lower radiator cover.

26. Removal of the unit is described in paragraph 5, items 36, 37.

27. Installation - in the reverse order of removal. Adjust the direction of the headlight beam (paragraph 8).

Rear lamp unit

28. Raise the trunk lid or tailgate. Unhook the net (if present) installed at the rear of the luggage compartment.

29. On pre-1996 Sedan and Hatchback models, remove the screws, release the clips and remove the trim panel from the rear cross panel.

30. Turn and remove the fasteners and remove the trim cover from the back of the lamp unit (see Fig. 7.30, a, b).



31. Disconnect the socket electrical connector. If you are installing a new unit, detach the socket from the back of the lamp unit (see Fig. 7.31,a,b).





32. Supporting the unit, unscrew the fastening nuts and remove it from the outside of the vehicle (see Fig. 7.32, a, b).



33. Installation - in the reverse order of removal. On models produced since 1997, check the condition of the seal on the body panel and, if necessary, replace it.

Rear license plate light unit

34. Remove both license plate light bulbs (paragraph 5).

35. Lift the trunk lid or tailgate, unscrew the screws and remove the interior trim panel.

36. Remove the nuts and outer cover and license plate base from the tailgate.

37. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the unit.

38. Installation - in the reverse order of removal.

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