Ford Explorer: Exterior Lighting / Removal and Installation - Headlamp Assembly

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual / Electrical / Lighting / Exterior Lighting / Removal and Installation - Headlamp Assembly

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

  1. Remove the front bumper cover.
    Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
  1. Remove the 5 headlamp assembly bolts.
    Torque: 28 lb.in (3.2 Nm)
  1. Release the tab and position the headlamp assembly forward.
  1. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the headlamp assembly.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

    Adjust the headlamp assembly.
    Refer to: Headlamp Adjustment (417-01 Exterior Lighting) .

    Removal and Installation - Front Fog Lamp

    Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation)...

    Removal and Installation - Headlamp Control Module (HCM)

    Removal NOTE: This step is only necessary if the HCM is being replaced. NOTE: If installing a new module, it is necessary to upload the module configuration information to the scan tool..

    Other information:

    Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Loadspace Trim Panel - Police


    Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Interior Trim Remover Removal NOTE: RH (right hand) shown, LH (left hand) similar. Remove the D-pillar trim panel. Refer to: D-Pillar Trim Panel - Police (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...

    Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Inner Quarter Panel


    Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Resistance Spotwelding Equipment Scraper for Straight Edges Hot Air Gun 8 mm Drill Bit MIG/MAG Welding Equipment Spot Weld Drill Bit Locking Pliers Materials Name Specification Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 805DTM -  Flexible Foam Repair3M™ 08463, LORD Fusor® 121 -  Remo..

    Categories

    Locking and Unlocking

    You can use the power door lock control or the remote control to lock and unlock your vehicle.

    Power Door Locks

    The power door lock control is on the driver and front passenger door panels.

    read more

     
    Copyright © 2026 www.foexplorer.com