Lincoln MKZ Hybrid (2012) [84/349] Replacing backup lamp supplemental tail lamp

3. Carefully pull/push the trunk side panel (dark grey, soft wheelhouse

side trim panel) outboard to expose the lamp assembly. The most

effective point to grasp the trunk side panel when pulling it out from the

luggage scuff plate is at it’s bottom edge where that edge meets the

exposed sheet metal of the trunk floor.

Note: Do not allow the trunk side panel to remain bent and untucked

from the luggage scuff plate (hard molding) for a long period of time.

Doing so may result in permanent deformation.

4. Remove the bulb socket by

rotating it counterclockwise, then

pulling it out of the lamp assembly.

5. Pull the bulb from the socket and

push in the new bulb.

6. Install the bulb socket into the

lamp assembly by rotating it

clockwise.

7. Carefully push the trunk side

panel (dark grey, soft wheelhouse

side trim panel) back to the shingle position to the luggage scuff plate

(hard molding).

8. Reinstall the trunk floor carpeting panel.

Replacing backup lamp/supplemental tail lamp

The backup lamp and supplemental tail lamps are located in the trunk

lid. Follow the same steps to replace either lamp.

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is

in the off position and open trunk to

access the lamp assembly.

2. Position the decklid trim aside by

removing 3 to 4 pin-type retainers

to expose the lamp assembly.

3. Remove the bulb socket by

rotating it counterclockwise, then

pull it out of the lamp assembly.

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2012 MKZ Hybrid (hkz)

Owners Guide, 1st Printing

USA (fus)