How do I remove the tail lights on my 98 Explorer?

[spooky75]

Howdy, I have a 1998 Explorer and I need to change a tail light bulb. I removed the top 2 screws but the housing won't come off and I don't know if i should force it. I do not know if there is another screw that needs to be removed.
Thanks!!

 

[gsx220]

take the two screws out and just pull it has little plastic things that hold it in atleast thats how my 95 is should be the same thing

 

[CCr]

take the two screws out and just pull it has little plastic things that hold it in atleast thats how my 95 is should be the same thing

yep.

 

[NYMount21]

oh yea, give that sucker a yank haha. I've swapped out tail lights more times than i probably should have, and u just need to give a pull (try to pull straight out if you can)

Conversely, when re-attaching them, watch your wires. You won't break them or anything, but they will get in the way. Once everything is lined up, just give all sides a good tapping to push the screws back into their grommets and you're set!

 

[JTX]

Welcome to the site!

 

[Sams01XplrSprt]

welcome

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! I've renamed, and moved the thread for you.