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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Explorer / April 2007Stop light bulb
Quite some time ago I recall someone posting the procedure to change the tail light bulbs in a 98 Explorer. I didn't pay any attention to it at the time, however, I need the info. now. How do I pull up older posts? Or, if someone could please tell me how to get to the bulb. Thanks, Steve > Quite some time ago I recall someone posting the procedure to change the > tail light bulbs in a 98 Explorer. I didn't pay any attention to it at > the time, however, I need the info. now. How do I pull up older posts? > Or, if someone could please tell me how to get to the bulb. > Thanks, > Steve I will try to be more specific.....I removed the jack, I see where the plug /wiring harness goes through the body. However, I can't determine how to get the socket out of the body. Does it twist to unlock, or does one just pull towards the front of the vehicle? Steve on my 2000 Limited, there is a screw (just one I think, maybe two) that you can easily get to by lifting the tailgate. remove the screw(s) and the lens will come off with some coaxing. Then just change the bulb(s). Quite some time ago I recall someone posting the procedure to change the tail light bulbs in a 98 Explorer. I didn't pay any attention to it at the time, however, I need the info. now. How do I pull up older posts? Or, if someone could please tell me how to get to the bulb. Thanks, Steve Hi Newman, thanks for the prompt response. Yes, there are two large screws I can access by lifting the tailgate. After I removed the two screws, I am still unable to get the lense assembly off. It feels like it is hooked on the bottom of the assembly, I can't see any other attatchments beside the two screws. There is a molded plastic pin between the screw holes that prevent the unit from moving very far. I tried pulling the unit straight back, but I am afraid of breaking the plastic. Did you have this same problem? Steve > on my 2000 Limited, there is a screw (just one I think, maybe two) that > you [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > Thanks, > Steve as I recall, there is a plastic screw type of insert that will come out as you pull on the lens. i believe this is just to keep the bottom of the lens tightly onto the taillight assembly. on mine, it just pulls out with a little force. i double checked the ford manual (on CD) and it says just remove the screws and remove the lens. that's all. keep in mind that i have a 2000. Hi Newman, thanks for the prompt response. Yes, there are two large screws I can access by lifting the tailgate. After I removed the two screws, I am still unable to get the lense assembly off. It feels like it is hooked on the bottom of the assembly, I can't see any other attatchments beside the two screws. There is a molded plastic pin between the screw holes that prevent the unit from moving very far. I tried pulling the unit straight back, but I am afraid of breaking the plastic. Did you have this same problem? Steve > on my 2000 Limited, there is a screw (just one I think, maybe two) that > you [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > Thanks, > Steve That did it Newman, I used a large slot screwdriver and worked it out very carefully. I now have brake lights on both sides <G> Thanks again for your help. Steve > as I recall, there is a plastic screw type of insert that will come out as > you pull on the lens. i believe this is just to keep the bottom of the [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] >> Thanks, >> Steve |
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