Chapter 1 Routine maintenance and servicing

Body electrical systems 12•750 Undo the two screws securing the contactswitch and withdraw it from its tailgatelocation.51 Unclip and disconnect the switch multiplug,and disconnect the earth wiring.Remove the switch.52 Refit in the reverse order of removal.Make sure that the pins and their contacts areclean. On completion, check the operation ofthe rear wipers, courtesy light, heated rearwindow and the tailgate release/centrallocking system.Electric window switches(1992 models onward)53 On later models the electric windowswitches are located in the upper surfaces ofthe door stowage pockets. Removal andrefitting is the same as for the earlier centreconsole mounted switches describedpreviously in this Section.5 Bulbs (exterior lights) -renewal1Note: Ensure that all exterior lights areswitched off before disconnecting the wiringconnectors to any exterior light bulbs. Notethat if a bulb fails, and has just been in use, itwill still be extremely hot, particularly in thecase of a headlight bulb.Headlight1 From within the engine compartment,disconnect the multi-plug from the back of theheadlight.2 Remove the rubber bulb protective cap,then unlock the bulb retaining spring clip orretaining ring (according to type) andwithdraw the bulb (see illustrations).Caution: Take care not to touch the bulbglass with your fingers - if accidentallytouched, clean the bulb with methylatedspirit.5.2a Remove the protective cap . . .3 Refitting is a reversal of the removalprocedure.Front sidelight4 The bulbholder is located on the side of theheadlight unit, and is removed by twistinganti-clockwise and withdrawing from withinthe engine compartment.5 Withdraw the push-fit bulb from its holder.6 Refitting is a reversal of the removalprocedure.Front direction indicator7 Remove the direction indicator light unit byreleasing the retaining spring from its bodylocation, then pulling the light assemblyforwards. Disconnect its multi-plug as it iswithdrawn.8 Turn the bulbholder anti-clockwise andremove it (see illustration). The bulb is abayonet type fitting in its holder.9 Refitting is a reversal of the removalprocedure.Front direction indicator siderepeater10 Remove the appropriate front wheel archliner as described in Chapter 11.11 Remove the appropriate sill scuff plate asdescribed in Chapter 11, and release the clipsecuring the insulation to the panel forward ofthe lower A-pillar.12 Disconnect the supply lead connector and5.2b . . . then unlock the headlight bulbretaining spring and withdraw the bulbthe earth lead, then release their grommetfrom its panel location.13 From outside the vehicle, twist the lightassembly to release it, then withdraw it and itsleads (see illustration).14 Refitting is a reversal of the removalprocedure, ensuring that the grommet isseated correctly in its panel location.Auxiliary lightsS models15 Undo the screw at the base of the light,then withdraw the lens and reflector assemblyfrom the light housing.16 Disconnect the wiring then release thebulb retainer and remove the bulb.17 Refitting is a reversal of the removalprocedure.XR2i models18 Remove the auxiliary light assembly fromits bumper location, as described in Section 7.19 Release the bulb retainer, then remove thebulb (see illustration).20 Refitting is a reversal of the removalprocedure.Rear light cluster (all modelsexcept Courier)21 Access to the rear light cluster bulbholderis gained from the luggage compartment.Disconnect the multi-plug from thebulbholder, then press the retaining lugs on5.8 Remove the front direction indicatorlight bulbholder by turning it anticlockwiseA Light unitC Multi-plugB Bulbholder D Retaining spring5.13 Removing the direction indicator siderepeater bulbholder assembly5.19 Releasing the auxiliary light bulbretainer (XR2i models)121595Ford Fiesta Remake