Ford Explorer: Exterior Lighting / Removal and Installation - Rear Lamp Assembly
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH lamp assembly shown, RH lamp assembly is similar.
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Remove the loadspace trim panel.
Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Using a non-marring tool, remove the rear lamp assembly side trim cover.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Remove the screw.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Disconnect the rear lamp assembly electrical connector.
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Position the rear lamp assembly.
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Using a non-marring tool, release the rear lamp assembly retainer pin outward.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Gently pull the rear lamp assembly away from the vehicle.
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Detach the rubber grommet and remove the rear lamp assembly.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Other information:
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
RH steering wheel switch
2
PSCM
3
BCM
4
Door/liftgate ajar switches
5
GWM
6
SODR
7
Fuel pump and sender unit
8
IPC
9
APIM
10
Washer fluid level switch
11
Message center display
12
IPMA
13
Parking brake switch
14
..
WARNING: Do not use any fluid other than the recommended brake fluid as
this will reduce brake efficiency. Use of incorrect fluid could result in the loss
of vehicle control, serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: Only use brake fluid from a sealed container...
Categories
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never
place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use
a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the
child restraint is installed all the way back.

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