Dash Bulb Replacemnet
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From: Cottage Grove, Minnesota
It isn't really all that hard to change the bulbs. I did it myself on my 97 F150 and it took me roughly a 1/2 hour to get everything done. I would suggest possibly picking up a Chilton's repair manual. They are about $25 for the book. I bought one and it has paid for itself many times over.
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It isn't that hard. You must take the bezel off. It's been a while since i had my 00 off but if i remember right it just pulls off. Take it slow and look for any fasteners. Once it's off the instrument cluster is held in be torx screws. Just unscrew it and disconnect the wire harnesses. Make sure you know the location of the burnt out lights and from the back the sockets just turn about half a turn and it will pop off with the bulb. Put everything back together
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Originally Posted by BlueOvalFitter
If you don't have a manual to go by it might be kind of difficult.And,instead of replacing the bad ones replace them all so you won't have to do it again. 
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Read the section closely about the headlight switch removal. Basically you remove the ****, re-install it 180degrees out and turn the switch backwards to release the switch assembly from the dash. That was the most difficult part. Ditto on the advice previously stated, I replaced all the bulbs when it was apart, they are cheap.
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Thanks guys! I am going to do it this weekend. I called the local ford dealer and get this they said about $175.00 the bulbs are $3.00 each and about 2 hrs labor. Wonder if I get to pull my pants down first.
