1997 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 211

Maintenance and care 4. Lock the bulb assembly into place by turning it clockwise until it stops. Highmount brakelamp The highmount brakelamp is located just above the rear liftgate window. For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified service technician. License plate lamps To change either of the license plate lamp bulbs, follow this procedure: 1. Use a screwdriver to detach the lamp from the bumper. 2. Turn and pull the socket from the lamp and remove the bulb. 3. Replace the socket into the lamp and press the lamp back into the bumper. Tail lamps The tail lamps, backup lamps and brake lamps are located in the same bezel. Follow these steps to replace any of the bulbs: 1. Remove the two retainer screws. 2. Remove the rear lamp by pulling rearward to disengage two lower barbed retainers. 3. Twist to remove the socket from the lamp. 4. Remove bulb from the socket. 5. Install bulb into socket. 6. Install socket into lamp. 7. Replace the rear lamp. 212