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Stop light bulb
Stop light bulb
Quite some time ago I recall someone posting the procedure to change the
tail light bulbs in a 98 Explorer. I didn't pay any attention to it at the
time, however, I need the info. now. How do I pull up older posts? Or, if
someone could please tell me how to get to the bulb.
Thanks,
Steve
Quite some time ago I recall someone posting the procedure to change the
tail light bulbs in a 98 Explorer. I didn't pay any attention to it at the
time, however, I need the info. now. How do I pull up older posts? Or, if
someone could please tell me how to get to the bulb.
Thanks,
Steve
Re: Stop light bulb
"Esteban" <swanasek@sbcglobal . net > wrote in message
news:Gr7Rh.5826$Kd3.2102@newssvr27.news.prodigy . net ...
> Quite some time ago I recall someone posting the procedure to change the
> tail light bulbs in a 98 Explorer. I didn't pay any attention to it at
> the time, however, I need the info. now. How do I pull up older posts?
> Or, if someone could please tell me how to get to the bulb.
> Thanks,
> Steve
I will try to be more specific.....I removed the jack, I see where the plug
/wiring harness goes through the body. However, I can't determine how to
get the socket out of the body. Does it twist to unlock, or does one just
pull towards the front of the vehicle?
Steve
"Esteban" <swanasek@sbcglobal . net > wrote in message
news:Gr7Rh.5826$Kd3.2102@newssvr27.news.prodigy . net ...
> Quite some time ago I recall someone posting the procedure to change the
> tail light bulbs in a 98 Explorer. I didn't pay any attention to it at
> the time, however, I need the info. now. How do I pull up older posts?
> Or, if someone could please tell me how to get to the bulb.
> Thanks,
> Steve
I will try to be more specific.....I removed the jack, I see where the plug
/wiring harness goes through the body. However, I can't determine how to
get the socket out of the body. Does it twist to unlock, or does one just
pull towards the front of the vehicle?
Steve
Re: Stop light bulb
on my 2000 Limited, there is a screw (just one I think, maybe two) that you
can easily get to by lifting the tailgate.
remove the screw(s) and the lens will come off with some coaxing. Then just
change the bulb(s).
"Esteban" <swanasek@sbcglobal . net > wrote in message
news:Gr7Rh.5826$Kd3.2102@newssvr27.news.prodigy . net ...
Quite some time ago I recall someone posting the procedure to change the
tail light bulbs in a 98 Explorer. I didn't pay any attention to it at the
time, however, I need the info. now. How do I pull up older posts? Or, if
someone could please tell me how to get to the bulb.
Thanks,
Steve
on my 2000 Limited, there is a screw (just one I think, maybe two) that you
can easily get to by lifting the tailgate.
remove the screw(s) and the lens will come off with some coaxing. Then just
change the bulb(s).
"Esteban" <swanasek@sbcglobal . net > wrote in message
news:Gr7Rh.5826$Kd3.2102@newssvr27.news.prodigy . net ...
Quite some time ago I recall someone posting the procedure to change the
tail light bulbs in a 98 Explorer. I didn't pay any attention to it at the
time, however, I need the info. now. How do I pull up older posts? Or, if
someone could please tell me how to get to the bulb.
Thanks,
Steve
Re: Stop light bulb
Hi Newman, thanks for the prompt response. Yes, there are two large screws
I can access by lifting the tailgate. After I removed the two screws, I am
still unable to get the lense assembly off. It feels like it is hooked on
the bottom of the assembly, I can't see any other attatchments beside the
two screws. There is a molded plastic pin between the screw holes that
prevent the unit from moving very far. I tried pulling the unit straight
back, but I am afraid of breaking the plastic. Did you have this same
problem?
Steve
"newman" <stevef74dummy@verizon . net > wrote in message
news:CQ9Rh.11370$P84.2399@trnddc07...
> on my 2000 Limited, there is a screw (just one I think, maybe two) that
> you
> can easily get to by lifting the tailgate.
>
> remove the screw(s) and the lens will come off with some coaxing. Then
> just
> change the bulb(s).
> "Esteban" <swanasek@sbcglobal . net > wrote in message
> news:Gr7Rh.5826$Kd3.2102@newssvr27.news.prodigy . net ...
> Quite some time ago I recall someone posting the procedure to change the
> tail light bulbs in a 98 Explorer. I didn't pay any attention to it at
> the
> time, however, I need the info. now. How do I pull up older posts? Or,
> if
> someone could please tell me how to get to the bulb.
> Thanks,
> Steve
>
>
>
Hi Newman, thanks for the prompt response. Yes, there are two large screws
I can access by lifting the tailgate. After I removed the two screws, I am
still unable to get the lense assembly off. It feels like it is hooked on
the bottom of the assembly, I can't see any other attatchments beside the
two screws. There is a molded plastic pin between the screw holes that
prevent the unit from moving very far. I tried pulling the unit straight
back, but I am afraid of breaking the plastic. Did you have this same
problem?
Steve
"newman" <stevef74dummy@verizon . net > wrote in message
news:CQ9Rh.11370$P84.2399@trnddc07...
> on my 2000 Limited, there is a screw (just one I think, maybe two) that
> you
> can easily get to by lifting the tailgate.
>
> remove the screw(s) and the lens will come off with some coaxing. Then
> just
> change the bulb(s).
> "Esteban" <swanasek@sbcglobal . net > wrote in message
> news:Gr7Rh.5826$Kd3.2102@newssvr27.news.prodigy . net ...
> Quite some time ago I recall someone posting the procedure to change the
> tail light bulbs in a 98 Explorer. I didn't pay any attention to it at
> the
> time, however, I need the info. now. How do I pull up older posts? Or,
> if
> someone could please tell me how to get to the bulb.
> Thanks,
> Steve
>
>
>
Re: Stop light bulb
as I recall, there is a plastic screw type of insert that will come out as
you pull on the lens. i believe this is just to keep the bottom of the lens
tightly onto the taillight assembly. on mine, it just pulls out with a
little force.
i double checked the ford manual (on CD) and it says just remove the screws
and remove the lens. that's all. keep in mind that i have a 2000.
"Esteban" <swanasek@sbcglobal . net > wrote in message
news:RMaRh.1333$zC.301@newssvr22.news.prodigy . net ...
Hi Newman, thanks for the prompt response. Yes, there are two large screws
I can access by lifting the tailgate. After I removed the two screws, I am
still unable to get the lense assembly off. It feels like it is hooked on
the bottom of the assembly, I can't see any other attatchments beside the
two screws. There is a molded plastic pin between the screw holes that
prevent the unit from moving very far. I tried pulling the unit straight
back, but I am afraid of breaking the plastic. Did you have this same
problem?
Steve
"newman" <stevef74dummy@verizon . net > wrote in message
news:CQ9Rh.11370$P84.2399@trnddc07...
> on my 2000 Limited, there is a screw (just one I think, maybe two) that
> you
> can easily get to by lifting the tailgate.
>
> remove the screw(s) and the lens will come off with some coaxing. Then
> just
> change the bulb(s).
> "Esteban" <swanasek@sbcglobal . net > wrote in message
> news:Gr7Rh.5826$Kd3.2102@newssvr27.news.prodigy . net ...
> Quite some time ago I recall someone posting the procedure to change the
> tail light bulbs in a 98 Explorer. I didn't pay any attention to it at
> the
> time, however, I need the info. now. How do I pull up older posts? Or,
> if
> someone could please tell me how to get to the bulb.
> Thanks,
> Steve
>
>
>
as I recall, there is a plastic screw type of insert that will come out as
you pull on the lens. i believe this is just to keep the bottom of the lens
tightly onto the taillight assembly. on mine, it just pulls out with a
little force.
i double checked the ford manual (on CD) and it says just remove the screws
and remove the lens. that's all. keep in mind that i have a 2000.
"Esteban" <swanasek@sbcglobal . net > wrote in message
news:RMaRh.1333$zC.301@newssvr22.news.prodigy . net ...
Hi Newman, thanks for the prompt response. Yes, there are two large screws
I can access by lifting the tailgate. After I removed the two screws, I am
still unable to get the lense assembly off. It feels like it is hooked on
the bottom of the assembly, I can't see any other attatchments beside the
two screws. There is a molded plastic pin between the screw holes that
prevent the unit from moving very far. I tried pulling the unit straight
back, but I am afraid of breaking the plastic. Did you have this same
problem?
Steve
"newman" <stevef74dummy@verizon . net > wrote in message
news:CQ9Rh.11370$P84.2399@trnddc07...
> on my 2000 Limited, there is a screw (just one I think, maybe two) that
> you
> can easily get to by lifting the tailgate.
>
> remove the screw(s) and the lens will come off with some coaxing. Then
> just
> change the bulb(s).
> "Esteban" <swanasek@sbcglobal . net > wrote in message
> news:Gr7Rh.5826$Kd3.2102@newssvr27.news.prodigy . net ...
> Quite some time ago I recall someone posting the procedure to change the
> tail light bulbs in a 98 Explorer. I didn't pay any attention to it at
> the
> time, however, I need the info. now. How do I pull up older posts? Or,
> if
> someone could please tell me how to get to the bulb.
> Thanks,
> Steve
>
>
>
Re: Stop light bulb
That did it Newman, I used a large slot screwdriver and worked it out very
carefully. I now have brake lights on both sides <G>
Thanks again for your help.
Steve
"newman" <stevef74dummy@verizon . net > wrote in message
news:EUbRh.3572$WL4.1649@trnddc04...
> as I recall, there is a plastic screw type of insert that will come out as
> you pull on the lens. i believe this is just to keep the bottom of the
> lens
> tightly onto the taillight assembly. on mine, it just pulls out with a
> little force.
>
> i double checked the ford manual (on CD) and it says just remove the
> screws
> and remove the lens. that's all. keep in mind that i have a 2000.
> "Esteban" <swanasek@sbcglobal . net > wrote in message
> news:RMaRh.1333$zC.301@newssvr22.news.prodigy . net ...
> Hi Newman, thanks for the prompt response. Yes, there are two large
> screws
> I can access by lifting the tailgate. After I removed the two screws, I
> am
> still unable to get the lense assembly off. It feels like it is hooked on
> the bottom of the assembly, I can't see any other attatchments beside the
> two screws. There is a molded plastic pin between the screw holes that
> prevent the unit from moving very far. I tried pulling the unit straight
> back, but I am afraid of breaking the plastic. Did you have this same
> problem?
> Steve
>
> "newman" <stevef74dummy@verizon . net > wrote in message
> news:CQ9Rh.11370$P84.2399@trnddc07...
>> on my 2000 Limited, there is a screw (just one I think, maybe two) that
>> you
>> can easily get to by lifting the tailgate.
>>
>> remove the screw(s) and the lens will come off with some coaxing. Then
>> just
>> change the bulb(s).
>> "Esteban" <swanasek@sbcglobal . net > wrote in message
>> news:Gr7Rh.5826$Kd3.2102@newssvr27.news.prodigy . net ...
>> Quite some time ago I recall someone posting the procedure to change the
>> tail light bulbs in a 98 Explorer. I didn't pay any attention to it at
>> the
>> time, however, I need the info. now. How do I pull up older posts? Or,
>> if
>> someone could please tell me how to get to the bulb.
>> Thanks,
>> Steve
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
That did it Newman, I used a large slot screwdriver and worked it out very
carefully. I now have brake lights on both sides <G>
Thanks again for your help.
Steve
"newman" <stevef74dummy@verizon . net > wrote in message
news:EUbRh.3572$WL4.1649@trnddc04...
> as I recall, there is a plastic screw type of insert that will come out as
> you pull on the lens. i believe this is just to keep the bottom of the
> lens
> tightly onto the taillight assembly. on mine, it just pulls out with a
> little force.
>
> i double checked the ford manual (on CD) and it says just remove the
> screws
> and remove the lens. that's all. keep in mind that i have a 2000.
> "Esteban" <swanasek@sbcglobal . net > wrote in message
> news:RMaRh.1333$zC.301@newssvr22.news.prodigy . net ...
> Hi Newman, thanks for the prompt response. Yes, there are two large
> screws
> I can access by lifting the tailgate. After I removed the two screws, I
> am
> still unable to get the lense assembly off. It feels like it is hooked on
> the bottom of the assembly, I can't see any other attatchments beside the
> two screws. There is a molded plastic pin between the screw holes that
> prevent the unit from moving very far. I tried pulling the unit straight
> back, but I am afraid of breaking the plastic. Did you have this same
> problem?
> Steve
>
> "newman" <stevef74dummy@verizon . net > wrote in message
> news:CQ9Rh.11370$P84.2399@trnddc07...
>> on my 2000 Limited, there is a screw (just one I think, maybe two) that
>> you
>> can easily get to by lifting the tailgate.
>>
>> remove the screw(s) and the lens will come off with some coaxing. Then
>> just
>> change the bulb(s).
>> "Esteban" <swanasek@sbcglobal . net > wrote in message
>> news:Gr7Rh.5826$Kd3.2102@newssvr27.news.prodigy . net ...
>> Quite some time ago I recall someone posting the procedure to change the
>> tail light bulbs in a 98 Explorer. I didn't pay any attention to it at
>> the
>> time, however, I need the info. now. How do I pull up older posts? Or,
>> if
>> someone could please tell me how to get to the bulb.
>> Thanks,
>> Steve
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
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