How to Change the Blinker Bulb in a Lincoln Navigator
The Lincoln Navigator is a luxury SUV equipped with a front headlight assembly that also contains the marker lights and turn signals. The rear turn signals are part of a multi-purpose taillight assembly that also contains the brake lights, the marker lights and the back-up lights. If one of your Navigator's turn signals is not working, it likely means that the bulb is burned out. You can replace the bulb yourself in just a few minutes.
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Things You'll Need
- Phillips screwdriver
- Front replacement bulb #3157A
- Rear replacement bulb #4057K
Instructions
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Front Blinker Bulb
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Turn the ignition and the headlight switch off.
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Open the hood. From the front of the vehicle, remove the two screws at the top of the headlight assembly lens that attach it to the Navigator.
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Pull the assembly forward away from the vehicle. This will give you access to the rear panel of the assembly.
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Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise to release it from the headlight housing. The turn-signal bulb is in the middle socket.
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Pull the bulb out of the socket and insert the new one.
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Insert the socket into the headlight assembly. Rotate it clockwise to lock it into place.
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Reposition the headlight assembly and replace the two mounting screws. Close the hood.
Rear Blinker Bulb
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Turn the ignition and headlight switch off.
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Open the Navigator's rear liftgate to expose the taillight assembly mounting screws.
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Remove the two screws. Pull the taillight assembly straight back away from the vehicle. This will expose the bulb sockets.
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Turn the middle socket counterclockwise to release it from the assembly and pull it out.
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Pull out the old bulb and insert a new one.
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Insert the socket into the taillight assembly and lock it into place by turning it clockwise.
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Reattach the taillight assembly and replace the two screws. Close the liftgate.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not overtighten the screws in the lenses or you might crack them.
