How to Replace a 2003 Ford Explorer 2003 Headlight Bulb
The headlight bulb on a 2003 Ford Explorer is enclosed inside a single front light assembly that houses several other bulbs, including your running lights and front turn signal light bulb. Driving with a burned out headlight not only limits your ability to see at night or in poor weather, but also can earn you a fix-it ticket from a cop that then requires you to not only replace the bulb but show the court proof that the headlight works again. If your headlight ever burns out, change it immediately.
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Instructions
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Pop the hood of your 2003 Ford Explorer by pulling the hood release latch located inside the car, below the steering wheel. Walk to the front end of your vehicle and pull the release latch to the right side and raise your hood. Lift up the prop rod and rest it securely under the open hood.
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Access the rear of the burned out headlight from behind. You will see a row of sockets inserted into the back of the headlight assembly. The headlight is the middle socket.
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Turn this socket to the left and carefully pull it our from the rear of the assembly. The old headlight bulb will still be attached to it.
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Pull the old headlight bulb straight out of its socket, but be careful not to break it during removal.
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Stick the new bulb into the socket.
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Slip the bulb and socket assembly back through the hole in the rear of the headlight assembly. Twist it to the right until it is secured in place.
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Lower the prop rod, close the hood, start the engine and test the new headlight.
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