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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 07:50 PM
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Headlight is out

Simple question

My right headlight went out. Bought a replacement, popped the hood expecting to do a quick five minute change but had a rude awakening.

Do I seriously have to disconnect and take out the battery just to change the bulb?

Please tell me I'm missing something.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 08:09 PM
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One would not need to do so on MY truck, but you may have a different model.

It helps if you place your trucks info in your signature like most of us have done.

And welcome to the forum.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 08:15 PM
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Thank you Ben. I will add the information to my sig shortly.

I have a 2003 Eddie Ex 6.0 Diesel. Bought it last August with Intake, Turbo and chip. Might be more goodies under the hood that I don't know about but that's all this mechanically challenged former Lexus owner has figured out.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 08:43 PM
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guess i should look first, but on a lot of late model fords I have worked on, you pull up at least two lock bars, maybe release a clip device on the back and pull forward to remove the housing, then change the bulb. I would consult the owners manuals that can be had from Ford in PDF form for free here:

https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenan...ls/default.asp
 
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 09:17 PM
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Glad to be of some little help. Thats what were all about here.
 
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