Ford Explorer: Exterior Lighting / Removal and Installation - Rear Lamp Bulb

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

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

NOTE: LH rear lamp assembly shown, RH rear lamp assembly similar.

All vehicles

1. Position the weatherstrip aside.
   

1. Using a non-marring tool, remove the side cover and the access cover.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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

1. Rear Turn Signal Bulb
   Using a non-marring tool, release the rear lamp assembly retainer pin outward. Gently pull the rear lamp assembly away from the vehicle and position it out.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

Rear Turn Signal Bulb

1. NOTE: Rear Lamp Assembly removed for clarity.

   Turn the rear directional indicator bulb socket counter clockwise and remove it.
   

1. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
   

Reverse Lamp Bulb

1. NOTE: Rear Lamp Assembly removed for clarity.

   Turn the reverse lamp bulb socket counter clockwise and remove it.
   

1. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.