Mustang V8-302 5.0L (1982)
Tail Lamp: Technical Service Bulletins
Rear Lamp Assembly - Replacement
Article No. 83-15-4
LAMP - TAIL LAMP LENS - SERVICE REPLACEMENT
FORD 1979-82 MUSTANG, 1980-82 THUNDERBIRD
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1979-82 CAPRI
The Mustang/Capri and Thunderbird rear lamp assembly lenses are attached to the lamp bodies with a butyl seal and in some cases retaining clips. They
now can be serviced individually without replacement of the complete rear lamp assembly.
In the event of a rear lamp lens separation, a new butyl seal must be installed and each lens must also be retained to the lamp body with new, improved
retaining clips, Part No. 389611-S100, using the following procedure.
REAR LAMP LENS REPLACEMENT Thunderbird - 1980-82
Removal
CAUTION: EYE PROTECTION MUST BE WORN.
1.
The lamp assembly will not have to be removed from the vehicle to replace/service the lens.
2.
Using a screwdriver pry off the lens which is presently attached to the lamp body with a butyl seal. Be careful not to damage the lamp body or
break the bulbs.
3.
Remove all of the existing butyl seal from the lamp body by scraping with a small screwdriver.
Installation
1.
Starting at a drainage notch location on the lamp body, apply a strip of butyl seal around the perimeter of the lamp body.
NOTE:
Special care should be taken to avoid bunching or tearing the seal when applying around corners.
