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How to Remove a Tail Light from a Ford F150

Applies to: FORD F-150 (1997-2003)

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Ford F150 (1997-2003)

Pull Tip: Be careful with aging plastic. Connectors and trim can be come brittle and easily broken.

Estimated Pull Time: 5 minutes

Recommended Tools

  • Flathead screwdriver at Pull-A-Part Flathead Screwdriver
  • Use a ratchet to make your repair with help from Pull-A-Part. Ratchet
  • image of needed socket pull tool at Pull-A-Part 8mm Socket

Instructions

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  • 1

    Open the tail gate

  • 2

    Locate and remove the two fasteners behind the tail light

  • 3

    Pull the tail light straight out

  • 4

    Disconnect any electrical connectors for the tail light bulbs

  • 5

    Remove the tail light from truck


VIDEO TRANSCRIPT

Whenever possible, remove the part from your own vehicle first. Steps and tools may vary based on trim packages or modification to the vehicle by previous owners.

Taillight removal: the tools that we use here are a flat head screwdriver and an eight-millimeter socket and ratchet.

First, open the tailgate. There are two fasteners behind the taillight located here and here. Remove those fasteners. With the fasteners removed, pull the taillight straight out to remove it. We used a screwdriver to help disconnect the electrical connectors. But be careful. Ours were very brittle and broke when we tried to disconnect them. If this happens to you, don't worry. It's not your fault. Materials break down over time, and sometimes it's unavoidable.

And that's how you remove a taillight on a 2000 Ford F150.

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