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PETERV6

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2014 Ford Explorer PI
I have a 2014 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor with a driver side spotlight. The bulb is very old, dim, & dirty and had condensation inside. I want to replace the bulb, but I have 2 issues. First, I can't get the trim ring off. I removed the he screw, but when I tried to trunk the ring counter clockwise it won't budge. I tried wd-40,but it didn't help. The bottom of the ring is loose, but the top is still tight. Any suggestions? The other issue is that I have no idea where I could buy a replacement bulb, or a replacement trim ring if I accidentally break the ring removing it. I'd appreciate any & all help.
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I have a 2014 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor with a driver side spotlight. The bulb is very old, dim, & dirty and had condensation inside. I want to replace the bulb, but I have 2 issues. First, I can't get the trim ring off. I removed the he screw, but when I tried to trunk the ring counter clockwise it won't budge. I tried wd-40,but it didn't help. The bottom of the ring is loose, but the top is still tight. Any suggestions? The other issue is that I have no idea where I could buy a replacement bulb, or a replacement trim ring if I accidentally break the ring removing it. I'd appreciate any & all help.
PETERV6

eBay has a lot of new and used Unity spotlamp parts. I also see LED bulb upgrades.
 






The bottom of the ring is loose, but the top is still tight. Any suggestions?
If the ring is metal, pull the bottom forward slightly, and then push straight up.

If it's plastic like this one - I don't remember taking it apart.
SpotlightBkPdr.JPG
 






Regarding disassembly, there are a bunch of helpful YouTube videos out there from De-policify and others. I found the process and order of operations rather unintuitive, and would have had a real difficult time without their walkthroughs.
 






I have a 2014 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor with a driver side spotlight. The bulb is very old, dim, & dirty and had condensation inside. I want to replace the bulb, but I have 2 issues. First, I can't get the trim ring off. I removed the he screw, but when I tried to trunk the ring counter clockwise it won't budge. I tried wd-40,but it didn't help. The bottom of the ring is loose, but the top is still tight. Any suggestions? The other issue is that I have no idea where I could buy a replacement bulb, or a replacement trim ring if I accidentally break the ring removing it. I'd appreciate any & all help.
PETERV6
Welcome to the Forum Peter. :wave:

Peter
 






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