Adding OEM Glove Box Light

[prm99v6]

Glove Box Light: LB5Z-14A411-D

My 2020 had a light in the glove box, my 2021 does not. My 2021 had the harness for the light to plug into so it was a 10-15 minute process to add one. Pop the glove box assembly out and look for the harness (gray plug) towards drivers side before ordering light.



Press the tabs on the side of the glove box to get the box droop.

Gently pull out on the light actuator (arm on the right)

Remove five T-25 torx bolts

Gently pull out on the entire box assembly. There are a couple of clips on the top.

Pop out the dummy panel

Install the light. Push it through the hole and pop it in from the inside.

Route the wire towards the drivers side utilizing the metal clips on the built in mounting tabs on the back of the glove box surround.

Pop out the dummy harness plug (gray) and plug in the new light harness. Continue routing the wire toward the passenger side.

The small black harness is for the light actuator switch. Plug that into the two pin connector.

Reinstall glove box and test. Super easy.

 

[dgc76]

Thanks for the write up and pictures. I Installed the glove box light and console light this evening. Easy pezzy quick and easy!

 

[VCFP153]

If anyone wants to do this to their PIU, looks like we'll need both the feeder harness (the one with the gray plug) and the open/shut sensor harness. Mine has neither despite having the admin interior. Oh well...

 

[singingwhodat]

Glove Box Light: LB5Z-14A411-D

My 2020 had a light in the glove box, my 2021 does not. My 2021 had the harness for the light to plug into so it was a 10-15 minute process to add one. Pop the glove box assembly out and look for the harness (gray plug) towards drivers side before ordering light.



Press the tabs on the side of the glove box to get the box droop.

Gently pull out on the light actuator (arm on the right)

Remove five T-25 torx bolts

Gently pull out on the entire box assembly. There are a couple of clips on the top.

Pop out the dummy panel

Install the light. Push it through the hole and pop it in from the inside.

Route the wire towards the drivers side utilizing the metal clips on the built in mounting tabs on the back of the glove box surround.

Pop out the dummy harness plug (gray) and plug in the new light harness. Continue routing the wire toward the passenger side.

The small black harness is for the light actuator switch. Plug that into the two pin connector.

Reinstall glove box and test. Super easy.

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Is the actual light included with the harness?

 

[VCFP153]

Is the actual light included with the harness?

Affirmative.

 

[peterk9]

Is the actual light included with the harness?

Welcome to the Forum.

Peter

 

[Klarkkint]

If anyone wants to do this to their PIU, looks like we'll need both the feeder harness (the one with the gray plug) and the open/shut sensor harness. Mine has neither despite having the admin interior. Oh well...

Any luck with the part number of the feeder hardness?

 

[Klarkkint]

Ay chance you have the part number to the gray hardness that is supposed to provide power to the glovebox light?

Glove Box Light: LB5Z-14A411-D

My 2020 had a light in the glove box, my 2021 does not. My 2021 had the harness for the light to plug into so it was a 10-15 minute process to add one. Pop the glove box assembly out and look for the harness (gray plug) towards drivers side before ordering light.



Press the tabs on the side of the glove box to get the box droop.

Gently pull out on the light actuator (arm on the right)

Remove five T-25 torx bolts

Gently pull out on the entire box assembly. There are a couple of clips on the top.

Pop out the dummy panel

Install the light. Push it through the hole and pop it in from the inside.

Route the wire towards the drivers side utilizing the metal clips on the built in mounting tabs on the back of the glove box surround.

Pop out the dummy harness plug (gray) and plug in the new light harness. Continue routing the wire toward the passenger side.

The small black harness is for the light actuator switch. Plug that into the two pin connector.

Reinstall glove box and test. Super easy.

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[peterk9]

Any luck with the part number of the feeder hardness?

Welcome to the Forum.
This is for a 2020 but it may be the same. 2020 Ford Glove Box Lamp LB5Z14A411D | Auto Nation Ford White Bear Lake

Peter

 

[Klarkkint]

Welcome to the Forum.
This is for a 2020 but it may be the same. 2020 Ford Glove Box Lamp LB5Z14A411D | Auto Nation Ford White Bear Lake

Peter

Hey Peter, I have that part. I was referring to the harness that connects to that one. It's missing from my 2021 Explorer Limited.

 

[peterk9]

Hey Peter, I have that part. I was referring to the harness that connects to that one. It's missing from my 2021 Explorer Limited.

Are you sure the harness isn't there? It seems that a few members in this thread were able to install the light in their 2021 Explorers apparently without any issues.

Peter

 

[Klarkkint]

Are you sure the harness isn't there? It seems that a few members in this thread were able to install the light in their 2021 Explorers apparently without any issues.

Peter

I know very strange. No harness. Mind you i have a 2021 Explorer Limited.

 

[Benito3]

Glove Box Light: LB5Z-14A411-D

My 2020 had a light in the glove box, my 2021 does not. My 2021 had the harness for the light to plug into so it was a 10-15 minute process to add one. Pop the glove box assembly out and look for the harness (gray plug) towards drivers side before ordering light.



Press the tabs on the side of the glove box to get the box droop.

Gently pull out on the light actuator (arm on the right)

Remove five T-25 torx bolts

Gently pull out on the entire box assembly. There are a couple of clips on the top.

Pop out the dummy panel

Install the light. Push it through the hole and pop it in from the inside.

Route the wire towards the drivers side utilizing the metal clips on the built in mounting tabs on the back of the glove box surround.

Pop out the dummy harness plug (gray) and plug in the new light harness. Continue routing the wire toward the passenger side.

The small black harness is for the light actuator switch. Plug that into the two pin connector.

Reinstall glove box and test. Super easy.

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My 2021 Explorer Platinum also has the missing glovebox light. It does not have the wiring harness behind the glovebox. I contacted my dealership and Ford Customer Service and got the same feedback. Ford dropped the glovebox light...see their Ford Changes document. I filed a customer feedback and got a case number. Can't believe, for an overall amazing and beautiful car, Ford left a hole where the glovebox light goes. Ford really dropped the ball on this one.

 

[peterk9]

I don't know how many people or how often they use the glove box but it's a handy place to carry a small flashlight. I carry one in the console. I open my twice a year and that is to remove the oil change car the dealer gives out. Depending upon how many changes you have received you can get one at half price and even a free one.
I wonder if the 2022 Timberline and King Ranch are also without a light?

Peter

 

[Klarkkint]

My 2021 Explorer Platinum also has the missing glovebox light. It does not have the wiring harness behind the glovebox. I contacted my dealership and Ford Customer Service and got the same feedback. Ford dropped the glovebox light...see their Ford Changes document. I filed a customer feedback and got a case number. Can't believe, for an overall amazing and beautiful car, Ford left a hole where the glovebox light goes. Ford really dropped the ball on this one.

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I may do the same as you did.

 

[Nightshade]

Checking up on this thread instead of making another one; has anyone done this to a 2023 and 2024 Explorer ST?

Is the plug still there, just need to order the glove light part?


—edit; went to check; seems they removed the harnesses completely on the 23 + 24s. Looks like I’ll have to create a custom harness for the glovebox lighting!

 

[A1cntrlr]

I wonder if the 2022 Timberline and King Ranch are also without a light?

Peter

Old thread I know, but I'll be checking my 2022 Timberline when I get back home later this week. It's a shame that manufacturers spend so much time de-contenting vehicles.

Was an issue in our 2003 Chrysler 300M Special we had a long time ago. Earlier versions had things such as illuminated window switches (super handy at night), seat backs were leather (replaced by plastic panels).

So far in my 2022 Timberline I've added the HVAC controls with the display to show the temps for driver/passenger. Sure, it's displayed on the 8 inch screen, but if you're using Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, you lose the display showing it at a glance. I'll be adding the glovebox light in if I have the harness.

Was there a light for the center console as well? Awfully dark in there at night!

 

[A1cntrlr]

My 2021 Explorer Platinum also has the missing glovebox light. It does not have the wiring harness behind the glovebox. I contacted my dealership and Ford Customer Service and got the same feedback. Ford dropped the glovebox light...see their Ford Changes document. I filed a customer feedback and got a case number. Can't believe, for an overall amazing and beautiful car, Ford left a hole where the glovebox light goes. Ford really dropped the ball on this one.

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Where did you find the "What's New" documentation? I'd like to look them over to track from 2020 on up to see what has been removed over the years.

 

[peterk9]

Where did you find the "What's New" documentation? I'd like to look them over to track from 2020 on up to see what has been removed over the years.

Search the forum for the Order Guide for the year you want. That is where the attachment in the previous post came from.

Peter

 

[Nightshade]

Old thread I know, but I'll be checking my 2022 Timberline when I get back home later this week. It's a shame that manufacturers spend so much time de-contenting vehicles.

Was an issue in our 2003 Chrysler 300M Special we had a long time ago. Earlier versions had things such as illuminated window switches (super handy at night), seat backs were leather (replaced by plastic panels).

So far in my 2022 Timberline I've added the HVAC controls with the display to show the temps for driver/passenger. Sure, it's displayed on the 8 inch screen, but if you're using Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, you lose the display showing it at a glance. I'll be adding the glovebox light in if I have the harness.

Was there a light for the center console as well? Awfully dark in there at night!

Yup it should have a ambient light in the center console if you have the light cutout for it. My 2024 doesn't have it and seems like most 2023 doesn't have it either; no cut out to add it either.