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Old Apr 5, 2019 | 03:50 PM
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'02 3rd brake light bulb replacement

How can I get the 3rd brake light assembly out to replace the bulbs on a 2002 Ford Explorer XLT?
I removed the two screws but cannot get the plastic assembly out. I tried with the tailgate window opened and close
and do not have enough clearance to pull the whole assembly out.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2019 | 04:15 PM
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I figured it out. I detached the gas struts to the tailgate window and it gave me some additional clearance and allowed me to remove the assembly.
 
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