Replacing Clearance Lights

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Jan 18, 2023 | 03:43 PM

blockmanjohn

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Replacing Clearance Lights

Hi,

I have a 2011 F350 with the XLT trim. I am replacing the clearance lights as they are leaking around the bases. I see that there are two nuts holding them to the roof. My question is will the bolts fall through the roof when I remove the nuts? If they do I assume I will have to drop the headliner to do the swap. Is the headliner difficult to drop? I have a regular cab with no console or lighted vanity mirrors in the visors. Any instructions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you, John.

Jan 18, 2023 | 03:57 PM

Rudiak

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I just installed new clearance lights on my 2008 SD Crew Cab with lighted sun visor mirrors and sunroof. Dropped the headliner. Not too difficult. Your's should be a cakewalk.

Jan 18, 2023 | 04:12 PM

blockmanjohn

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Thanks for the pep talk Rudiak. Do you think a tiny bead of silicone under the rim of the base would be a good idea? This is where mine are leaking.

Jan 18, 2023 | 06:47 PM

Rudiak

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Only place I used silicone was on the screws. The bases of the new lights had seals.

Jan 24, 2023 | 11:07 AM

dritani

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From: Murphy

Hi John.
There is a very good YT video detailing the installation of the cab lights on an 2016 F350. Every step you need to know to be able to drop the headliner is there. I don't know if I can attach a link here but you should be able to find it using this video title: "Installing Ford Factory Cab Lights on 2016 F-350 - Detailed Installation Sequence" I hope this helps.

Last edited by dritani; Jan 24, 2023 at 11:12 AM. Reason: Adding info