Repair 7

Changing the brake lights on your 1998 Isuzu Amigo yourself will save you money and time, and it is a relatively simple task you can perform at home. Have all supplies handy before you start to make the job go more smoothly.

Instructions

1

Remove the three screws that hold the brake light cover on your Isuzu Amigo by using the Phillips screwdriver. The first screw is located between the bumper and the cover. The other two screws are located on each side of the cover in the small black areas that resemble vents.

2

Slide the assembly straight back so the bulb is accessible.

3

Unscrew the bulb by turning it counterclockwise.

4

Screw in the new bulb by turning it clockwise. The new bulb should be model number 1157.

5

Screw the three screws back in place with the Phillips screwdriver. Tighten them enough that the light assembly does not leak or rattle around.

Mercedes cars are known for their high quality and impressive styling. However, as with any automobile, a mercedes will from time to time require maintenance and repairs. While bringing your Mercedes to the garage can be costly, there are some repairs that you can do right at home. If you notice a fog light is malfunctioning, try fixing it yourself. A broken fog light only has two possible causes, a loose wire or a burned out bulb, making the repair one even a novice can do.

Instructions

1

Park your Mercedes on a stretch of flat level ground and engage the parking brake. Turn the engine off and let it cool for about 20 minutes.

2

Crawl under the front end of the automobile and go the the area directly behind the malfunctioning fog light. Remove the dust cover to gain access to the fog light assembly. Use a Flathead screwdriver to pry off the rubber cover and lay it aside.

3

Check the wiring harness. If the Mercedes has been in a minor fender bender there is a possibility that the wires could have come lose. The plug should snap into the fog light assembly tightly. If it has come lose snap it back in and then test the fog lights. If it still doesnt work, completely unplug the harness to access the bulb.

4

Give the bulb a quarter turn to the left to remove it. Insert the replacement bulb. Reassemble the fog light by reversing the above steps.

The Honda Civic has been around for decades, bringing style, comfort and performance to the cost-conscious consumer. Honda has been offering fog lights as either an option or standard on all model Civics for years. If you own a 2001 model year Honda you may need to replace the installed fog lights because of an accident, wear and tear of an old vehicle, or simply because youd like to personalize the look of your car. Rest assured this is an easy job to do at home.

Instructions

1

Locate a flat level surface with enough light. This could be a garage, driveway or parking lot. Park your Civic there, shut off the engine and apply the parking brake so that the car is safe to crawl under. Let the engine bay cool to the touch before starting work.

2

Lay an old blanket under the front end of your 2001 Honda Civic. Then lie down and look underneath the car at the spot directly behind the drivers side fog light. Notice the plastic dust shield. Use a screwdriver to pry this off and set it aside.

3

Grab hold of the wiring harness that connects the Civics power system to the fog light socket. Pull this free from the socket. Using a wrench, remove the three mounting bolts that attach the light assembly to the Civics bumper.

4

Slide the old fog light assembly out. Slide in the aftermarket light in its place. Lock in place with the mounting bolts. Plug the wiring harness into the new socket. Snap the dust cover back on. Repeat this process for the remaining fog light.

Fords 2002 Rangers come equipped with an instrument cluster that displays operational information gauges such as vehicle speed, engine rpm and transmission gear selection, as well as critical performance information gauges such as fuel status, engine coolant temperature, oil pressure and battery charge state. Additional information is indicated on the Rangers instrument cluster by warning lights that illuminate as needed. The gauges are backlit for visibility during low light situations by a series of small light bulbs. Replace burned out bulbs to maintain instrument visibility.

Instructions

Removal

1

Remove the negative battery cable from the battery using a wrench.

2

Remove the two center instrument panel screws from below the radio. Pull the center instrument panel from the console. Disconnect the electrical connectors and unplug the radio antennae lead from the radio. Set the center instrument panel aside.

3

Lift up on the hood release lever and remove the two bolts. Set the hood release lever aside.

4

Remove the two screws from the bottom of the steering column panel below the steering column. Remove the panel.

5

Remove the two steering column cover reinforcement bracket screws. Set the bracket aside.

6

Remove the three upper and two lower instrument cluster finish panel screws. Pull the finish panel away from the instrument cluster, unplug the electrical connectors and set the finish panel aside.

7

Remove the four instrument cluster screws. Pull the instrument cluster out slightly. Unplug the two electrical connectors and pull the automatic transmission indicator out of the instrument cluster, if applicable. Remove the instrument cluster.

8

Locate the socket of a burned-out bulb. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out of the cluster. Remove the bad bulb from the socket.

Installation

9

Insert the new bulb into the socket. Insert the socket into the instrument panel and rotate clockwise to lock it in position.

10

Install the automatic transmission indicator and reconnect the electrical connectors to the instrument cluster. Insert the instrument cluster in the dash and install the four instrument cluster screws using a nut-driver.

11

Connect the electrical connectors to the instrument cluster finish panel. Place the finish panel in position and install the five screws. Tighten the finish panel screws to 18 to 26 inch-pounds.

12

Install the steering column cover reinforcement bracket and screws. Tighten the bracket screws to 89 to 124 inch-pounds.

13

Install the steering column panel and screws. Tighten the panel screws to 18 to 26 inch-pounds.

14

Install the hood release lever and bolts. Tighten the bolts to 25 to 33 inch-pounds.

15

Connect the center instrument panel electrical connectors and the radio antennae lead. Insert the center instrument console into the dash. Install the two center instrument panel screws. Tighten the screws to 18 to 26 inch-pounds.

16

Install the negative battery cable on the battery and tighten to 62 to 89 inch-pounds.

If you want a simple aftermarket do-it-yourself project to perform on your vehicle, then installing some HID headlights may be the perfect choice. Not only will this give your automobile a fresh, European look; it will also provide you with headlights that are more effective and efficient. HID headlights work with a small ballast that regulates the flow of electricity, allowing them to burn brighter longer. To perform this task youll only need a couple of basic hand tools and about half an hour.

Instructions

1

Park your vehicle in an area that is well lit and level. Turn off the engine and let it cool for up to half an hour. Then pull the release latch to pop the hood. Go directly behind the headlight assembly to locate the access panel.

2

Remove the access panel or dust cover. This is usually held on by a couple of clips or small screws. Once off, you should see the wiring harness connected to the headlight assembly. Squeeze the base of the plug and pull it free from the headlight.

3

Reach into the headlight assembly and grasp the actual bulb. Give it a quarter turn to the left and remove it. Insert the 9006 HID replacement bulb and turn it to the right to lock it in place.

4

Attach the ballast to the back of the headlight assembly with the double sided tape that comes in the HID kit, then plug the wiring harness into the ballast. There will be a connecting wire in the kit that connects the ballast to the headlight. This way the ballast acts as a middle man between the autos electrical system and the headlight.

5

Replace the access panel and close hood.

Fixing the brake lights on your 1998 Lincoln Continental will take just a few minutes and you can do it without any tools. The taillight assembly in your Lincoln is accessible from the inside of the trunk and uses a 1157 bulb to illuminate the brake and taillights. The 1157 bulb is commonly available from any auto parts store, a dealer or department stores.

Instructions

1

Open the trunk of your car and pull the trim away from the back of the trunk directly behind the taillight assembly. Locate the bulb socket on the back of the assembly, grasp it with your fingers and turn it counterclockwise.

2

Pull the socket and bulb out of the assembly. Press in slightly on the bulb and turn it counterclockwise. Pull it straight out of the socket. Discard the old bulb.

3

Insert a new 1157 bulb into the socket, depress it slightly, and rotate the bulb clockwise to lock it into the socket. Insert the bulb and socket into the rear of the taillight assembly and then turn it clockwise to lock it in place.

4

Push the trim panel up over the taillight assembly and close the trunk.