changing dashboard lightbulbs
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Welcome to FTE. I haven't personally had my dash apart yet to tell you.
I am sure that someone on this site has. I would suggest getting a Haynes manual for your truck. You would be suprised how hany they can be. They are under $20 at most auto parts stores.
Jimmy
I am sure that someone on this site has. I would suggest getting a Haynes manual for your truck. You would be suprised how hany they can be. They are under $20 at most auto parts stores.
Jimmy
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Hey guys,
I've done a ton of the f-150 and expedition dash lights. There are two major tricks, or youre gonna break something. On the autos you need to disconenct the shift indicatior cable. And carefully reach behind the headlight switch to unlock a "secret tab" push it in with a small screwdriver to pop out the headlight switch to find the conceled screw. all of the rest is removed with a 9/32 socket. I'd recommend taking it to a small dealer (not ford...theives) who is familiar with this procedure. The entire job takes 15 minutes start to finish, and change all of the bulbs while you're at it.
Dube
I've done a ton of the f-150 and expedition dash lights. There are two major tricks, or youre gonna break something. On the autos you need to disconenct the shift indicatior cable. And carefully reach behind the headlight switch to unlock a "secret tab" push it in with a small screwdriver to pop out the headlight switch to find the conceled screw. all of the rest is removed with a 9/32 socket. I'd recommend taking it to a small dealer (not ford...theives) who is familiar with this procedure. The entire job takes 15 minutes start to finish, and change all of the bulbs while you're at it.
Dube
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I apologize Racerguy, it was a generalization and it was wrong of me. We don't have the best dealerships here in Maine. There are a couple of good ones, but for the most part, the largerones, especially in my area are terrible. If I know anyone who wants a reliable dealer sevice, i'll be sure to send them to BC. *wink*
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Originally posted by lxman1
Welcome to FTE. I haven't personally had my dash apart yet to tell you.
I am sure that someone on this site has. I would suggest getting a Haynes manual for your truck. You would be suprised how hany they can be. They are under $20 at most auto parts stores.
Jimmy
Welcome to FTE. I haven't personally had my dash apart yet to tell you.
I am sure that someone on this site has. I would suggest getting a Haynes manual for your truck. You would be suprised how hany they can be. They are under $20 at most auto parts stores.
Jimmy
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I think that having a manual is a good idea no matter what part of your truck you're working on. Buying a manual for a simple light bulb problem might not seem to make much sense but I'd bet it would get used for more than just this problem.
One of the things about a forum like this is that anyone can give ideas and opinions. They aren't always the same as everyone thinks but that's ok.
What works for me might not work for you and getting other opinions can be a good thing.
None of us here know everything
One of the things about a forum like this is that anyone can give ideas and opinions. They aren't always the same as everyone thinks but that's ok.
What works for me might not work for you and getting other opinions can be a good thing.
None of us here know everything
Last edited by Racerguy; Oct 15, 2003 at 08:34 PM.
