Ford Explorer: Police Equipment / Removal and Installation - Spot Lamp
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Release the wedge nut.
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NOTE:
Typical application shown.
Loosen the wedge screw 6 turns.
Torque:
62 lb.in (7 Nm)
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Press the wedge screw inward to release the wedge nut.
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NOTE:
Typical application shown.
Remove the wedge screw.
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NOTE:
Typical application shown.
Position the spot lamp handle off the spot lamp shaft.
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Remove the wedge nut.
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NOTE:
To install, make sure the wedge nut aligns with the keyway on the spotlamp shaft.
Slide the spot lamp handle off the spot lamp shaft.
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NOTE:
Typical application shown.
Remove the spot lamp head assembly.
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Loosen the set screw.
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Slide the spot lamp head assembly out of the spot lamp mount.
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NOTE:
Typical application shown.
Remove the spot lamp shaft collar and grommet.
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Loosen the spot lamp shaft collar set screw.
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Slide the spot lamp shaft collar and grommet off the spot lamp base.
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NOTE:
Typical application shown.
Remove the A-pillar trim panel.
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Position the A-pillar interior trim panel aside.
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Disconnect the spot lamp handle electrical connector.
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Slide the spot lamp handle wiring through the A-pillar interior trim panel.
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Remove the spot lamp base.
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Remove the spot lamp base screws.
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Slide the spot lamp base out of the A-pillar.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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)...
Other information:
Removal
All vehicles except Police
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front seats.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
Release the clips and remove the RH floor console side trim panel...
WARNING: Do not remove the coolant reservoir cap when the engine is on
or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10 minutes for the cooling system to cool down.
Cover the coolant reservoir cap with a thick cloth to prevent the possibility of
scalding and slowly remove the cap...
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WARNING: Do not place your arms on the airbag cover or through the steering
wheel. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Keep the areas in front of the airbags free from obstruction.
Do not affix anything to or over the airbag covers. Objects could become projectiles
during airbag deployment or in a sudden stop. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death.
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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