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.

1. Remove the loadspace trim panel.
   Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Using a non-marring tool, remove the rear lamp assembly side trim cover.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Remove the screw.
   Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

1. Disconnect the rear lamp assembly electrical connector.
   

1. 
   Position the rear lamp assembly.
   
   1. Using a non-marring tool, release the rear lamp assembly retainer pin outward.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
   2. Gently pull the rear lamp assembly away from the vehicle.
      

1. Detach the rubber grommet and remove the rear lamp assembly.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.