FORD 2012 Explorer v.2 - Manual (Page 83)

5. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).
Replacing turn/backup lamp bulbs
The turn/backup lamp bulbs are located in the same area of the tail lamp
assembly, one below the other. Follow the same steps to replace these
bulbs:
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position, then open the
liftgate to expose the lamp assembly
bolts.
2. Remove the two bolts covers
using a standard flat tip screwdriver.
3. Remove the two bolts from the
lamp assembly.
4. Carefully remove the lamp
assembly away from the vehicle by
pulling the assembly straight out to expose the bulb socket.
Note: Your vehicle is equipped with rear lamps that utilize one of two
styles of bulbs for your turn and backup functions. To determine which
bulb your vehicle uses you can identify the bulb type by reading the bulb
designation marking right next to the bulb socket on the back of the
lamp.
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