2002 Ex Driver headlight bulb replacement

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Aug 11, 2017 | 02:49 PM

aero993

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2002 Ex Driver headlight bulb replacement

Hello,

Checked the tech folder, what is the secret to replacing the driver side bulb?

Thanks

Aug 11, 2017 | 03:59 PM

EXSwap

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Originally Posted by aero993

Hello,

Checked the tech folder, what is the secret to replacing the driver side bulb?

Thanks

If memory serves, the best way I found to do it was rotate the round "keeper" and pull the whole assembly out, slide the "keeper" down the wire, remove the clip from the bulb (which can be stuck a bit and kind of a pain), replace in reverse order. Of course I'll have to caveat that with the fact that my hands fit in the hole in the first place....I'm sure there's a name for the "keeper" but I don't know what it is. It's a tight fit, and I think I had to do it all one handed. Certainly was a pain, but no real secret that I'm aware of.

Aug 11, 2017 | 06:13 PM

Nicmike

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Good advice given. Do what he ^^ said.

Aug 11, 2017 | 09:40 PM

Simps

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Keep at it... its a frustrating install, but once you get the bulb/"keeper" in you feel it and know it is solid when you rotate both to the lock position.

Aug 11, 2017 | 11:25 PM

aero993

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I will give another shot tomorrow, man my big hands are taking a beating.

Thanks for the response.

Aug 12, 2017 | 05:22 PM

ford_model'a'

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If you have the dual battery diesel, you can always pull the driver's side battery which opens up the space around the headlight quite a bit.

Aug 12, 2017 | 09:30 PM

aero993

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Well, I got it done, but boy was it tight.
Ford modela, I started removing the battery. I noticed all the bolts and said lets try squishing your hand first. Thanks for the suggestion though.