Dome Light Repair 2001 Explorer Sport Trac

[Todd Robida]

I went to change my passenger side dome light bulb and found that the bulb, plastic bulb holder, flex circuit and plastic cage socket were all melted together. I want to remove these parts to replace, but I can't figure out how to get it apart.



I am trying to remove the black panel that surrounds the dome light lens. Has anyone done this without shattering alot of plastic parts? Where do I pry from? Hidden screws anywhere? Etc.



Also, the bulb seem too large to remove from the plastic cage socket from what I can see. Won't be able to tell for sure until I get this all apart.



Thanks for any input,



TRR

 

[Todd Z]

I believe the screws are under the plastic cover. You may have to cut the wires and splice in a new socket. Normally once the bulb is melted to the socket, it is trash...

Here are 2 projects I found, maybe they will help



http://www.mysporttrac.com/mysporttrac/projects/domemap/ReplacingDome_Maps.htm



http://www.mysporttrac.com/mysporttrac/projects/AddingLEDstoMapandDomeLights/AddingLEDstoMapandDomeLights.htm



Todd Z

 

[Todd Robida]

Plastic cover? If you mean the black one surrounding the dome light, that's the one I can't figure out how to remove. Which cover are you referring to?



Thanks for the quick reply.

 

[Todd Robida]

 

[Todd Robida]

Not enough info in these instructions to remove entire dome light assy.

 

[Tommy VanNess]

What are the part numbers for these items. I have the exact same problem in my 2001 ST. My driver side dome light has been out for over a year now.



Tommy

 

[TRACket Paul]

TRR, do you have a sunroof in your ST? Perhaps these pics will help.

Pull the edging away from the front of the sunroof opening. Pull down the console until the two clips at the front of the console release from their holes. There are four screws at each corner of the light assembly that hold it to the console.

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[Robert Poole]

Paul,



What is the 9V battery for?





Jus wondering



Have a good one



Bob

 

[TRACket Paul]

Robert,

That's for the garage door opener. It's the circuit-board to the right of it.



Paul

 

[Todd Robida]

I do have a sunroof. Excellent picture and info! I can't wait to try.

 

[TRACket Paul]

You're welcome. That's why we're here.