1991 1999 ford explorer chilton User Manual

							Exploded view of the rear light assembly used on the Ranger model
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							Exploded view of the rear light assembly used on the Explorer/Mountaineer models
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To change a rear brake, signal or back-up bulb, on the Ranger, first remove the two outer screws ...
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							... then lower the tail gate and remove the two inner retaining screws
The Explorer/Mountaineer models only use two upper lens retaining screws, the bottom use barbed push pins
Remove the 2 (Explorer/Mountaineer models) or 4 (Ranger models) screws retaining the lamp
assembly to the vehicle.
1. 
Remove the lamp assembly from the vehicle by pulling it outward. On the Explorer/Mountaineer
models, make sure the 2 barbed retainers at the bottom of the assembly release.
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							Pull the lens assembly out from the vehicle body to access the bulb sockets
Grasp the bulb socket then twist and pull it out of the lens assembly Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling it straight out
Remove the lamp sockets from the lens housing by twisting it, then pulling outward.
3. 
Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling it straight outward.
4. 
To install: Install the bulb into the lamp socket.
5. 
Install the lamp socket to the lens and twist it to lock it in position.
6. 
Position the lens assembly to the body. On Explorer/Mountaineer models, ensure that the barbed
retainers are aligned with their mounting clips, and press the assembly until fully seated.
7. 
Install the lens assembly retaining screws (four screws used on the Ranger and 2 on the
Explorer/Mountaineer).
8. 
Check the operation of the lights.
9. 
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							Exploded view of the Ranger high mount brake and cargo light assembly-Explorer/Mountaineer
models are similar, but without cargo light
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							Example of the screw retained lamp socket used on some high mount brake light assemblies
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Remove the screws retaining the lamp to the liftgate (Explorer/Mountaineer models) or the cab
(Ranger models).
1. 
Pull the lamp away from the vehicle and disconnect the wiring connector.
2. 
Some later models retain the lamp socket to the lens with a screw. Remove the screw and pull the lamp
socket away from the lens to access the bulbs.
If there is no retaining screw, remove the lamp socket from the lens by twisting it and pulling
outward.
3. 
Pull the bulb straight out from the lamp socket to remove it.
4. 
To install: Install the bulb into the lamp socket.
5. 
Install the lamp socket to the lens and either twist it to lock it in position or install its retaining screw.
6. 
Position the lens assembly to the body.
7. 
Install the lens assembly retaining screws.
8. 
Check the operation of the lights.
9. 
License Plate Light
Exploded view of the rear license plate light assembly-step bumper shown, other styles are similar
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From underneath the rear of the vehicle, grasp the lamp socket and rotate it  1
/4  turn.
1. 
Pull the lamp socket from the lens.
2. 
Pull the bulb from the socket
3. 
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
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							To change the license plate bulb, first remove the socket from the lens housing by twisting then
pulling
Next, remove the bulb from the socket by pulling it straight out
Dome and Map Lights
Remove the plastic cover.
1. 
Pull the map and/or area bulb from the dome light assembly.
2. 
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
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							To change a dome or map light, first reach up and remove the dome light lens from the housing
Then simply pull either the map light bulb out of the housing socket ...... or the area light bulb from its retaining clips/contacts
Cargo Light
The Ranger has a rear cargo light which illuminates the pick-up bed. It is incorporated with the high mount
brake light. For removal & installation procedures refer to the high mount brake light procedures earlier in this
Section and remove the cargo lamp socket and bulb instead of the brake lamp components.
Fog/Driving Lights
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							Exploded view of the fog lamps and related components-Ranger shown, Explorer similar
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							Pull the lens out of the housing, then slide the rubber boot off and out of the way
Release the bulb retainer, then remove the bulb from the lens and unplug it from the wire harness
Lift up on the locking tab which retains the lens to the lamp housing. Take care not to drop the lens.
1. 
Remove the lens from the lamp housing and turn it to gain access to the rear of the lens.
2. 
Disconnect the electrical harness plug from the pigtail connector.
3. 
Remove the rubber boot from the back of the lens assembly.
4. 
Release the bulb socket retainer from its locking tab.
5. 
Remove the bulb and socket from the lens and pull the bulb from the socket.
6. 
WARNING
Never touch the bulb with your bare hands. The naturals oils from your skin will remain on the bulb, causing a
localized hot-spot and premature failure. Wipe the bulb with rubbing alcohol before install it into the lens
assembly.
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