Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs; Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs - Ford 2002 Explorer Owner's Manual

Maintenance and care

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs

1. Make sure headlamp switch is in
OFF position, then remove two
screws and the license plate lamp
assembly from the liftgate.
2. Rotate bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
lamp assembly.
3. Carefully pull the bulb from the
socket and push in the new bulb.
4. Install the lamp assembly on
liftgate with two screws.

Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs

1. Make sure headlamp switch is in
OFF position, then remove the two
screws and move the lamp assembly
away from the liftgate.
2. Remove the bulb holder from the
lamp assembly by depressing the
snaps.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket and push in the new bulb.
To complete installation, follow the
removal procedure in reverse order.
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