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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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2005 Explorer tail light replacement

I havea burned out turn signal bulb. I am not sure how to change it. Do I remove he panels inside or can it be reached from below, outside? . it is still cold out so laying on he ground for an hour is not my first choice. I want to get it done quick.

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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 09:40 PM
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I think you'll find that if you open the rear liftgate there will be a couple of screws for each rear tail light lens assembly. If you remove the screws, then tug on the assembly, it will unsnap from the body. I don't recall though if you need to pull the assembly towards the center or towards the rear. I think you need to pull it towards the center.

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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 09:39 AM
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Thanks. Once it was daylight and not snowing, it made sense. The vehicle is dark blue and the screww headswere not too visible at night. All fixed.
 
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Glad to hear you got it squared away!

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