Removing Courtesy (door) Lights

[QbanCgar]

popped the cover off of the courtesy & unscrewed the 1 screw that's in there, does the housing not pop out? or do i have need to give it a good tug. just trying now to break the housing if i can help it.
i'm hoping i don't have to remove the entire door panel to do this.

 

[1997SCEBFEX]

If i recall, you just pull it out of the slot it goes into similar to the bulbs on the running boards.

PanHandler.

 

[bedrck46]

you may need to remove the panel as that housing is plastic welded in place as is the lower panel of the door panel

 

[QbanCgar]

If i recall, you just pull it out of the slot it goes into similar to the bulbs on the running boards.

PanHandler.

yeah i tried pulling it out but whenever i twisted the bulb it went behind the panel. didn't have any needle nose on me to mess w/ it, not to mention it was getting dark. i will try to get it out tomorrow.

 

[QbanCgar]

you may need to remove the panel as that housing is plastic welded in place as is the lower panel of the door panel

i'm afraid you just might be right. i will probably wait 'til it gets warmer to mess w/ this.

 

[bedrck46]

hold on Just took a pic for you as I have a panel sitting next to me as the previous owner decided to pry the panel off and messed it up so I replaced the whole panel. It looks as if you removed the plastic weld on the inside that you would then have the housing removable and the screw would hold everything in place if you replace the bulb use LEDs

 

[bedrck46]

pics

 

[QbanCgar]

hold on Just took a pic for you as I have a panel sitting next to me as the previous owner decided to pry the panel off and messed it up so I replaced the whole panel. It looks as if you removed the plastic weld on the inside that you would then have the housing removable and the screw would hold everything in place if you replace the bulb use LEDs

thanks for the 411. yeah i have my LEDs waiting to be installed. i hope to do it this weekend, it's supposed to be almost 60 here in MD. thanks again!

 

[bedrck46]

I noticed how you did the running boards would have been easier if you did it from underneath they come apart easy

 

[FordandPolaris]

I've done this a few times, but you can get the door panel off in about 10 minutes and it really isn't too much work. Screw in the courtesy light recess, screw behind the triangle trim piece, take the small trim off the interior door handle, unplug window button panel, and unplug mirror switch if working on the drivers side. Then it just lifts off.

I would still totally understand waiting for warmer weather haha, just wanted to show its not too bad of a project. I have replaced my window regulator in the cold before and it wasn't too bad.

Here is a video in case I missed something: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yfhiMdKDjY

 

[QbanCgar]

I noticed how you did the running boards would have been easier if you did it from underneath they come apart easy

you know i tried doing it from underneath but i was having a helluva time w/ it. popped the lenses & it only took me 5 to replace 'em all...go figure!

 

[QbanCgar]

I've done this a few times, but you can get the door panel off in about 10 minutes and it really isn't too much work. Screw in the courtesy light recess, screw behind the triangle trim piece, take the small trim off the interior door handle, unplug window button panel, and unplug mirror switch if working on the drivers side. Then it just lifts off.

I would still totally understand waiting for warmer weather haha, just wanted to show its not too bad of a project. I have replaced my window regulator in the cold before and it wasn't too bad.

Here is a video in case I missed something: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yfhiMdKDjY

great minds think a like. i watched that exact video last night. i think if i go this route, i will replace the window & door lock lights w/ LEDs. by any chance do you happen to know what part # that would be? thanks in advance!

 

[bedrck46]

sorry don't know the part number On the running board I had to replace the one connector as is wasn't making good contact so I had to do that from underneath what ever work is always best Good luck with the door panel

 

[QbanCgar]

sorry don't know the part number On the running board I had to replace the one connector as is wasn't making good contact so I had to do that from underneath what ever work is always best Good luck with the door panel

yeah, when i saw the video last night, it didn't seem hard to do, but i'm always looking for a simpler way of doing it if i can. the bulbs i was referring to, are the 1s that illluminate the windows switches & door lock on the inside door handle. i guess i can always Google it.

 

[QbanCgar]

i'm assuming they don't offer the dome lights (PC579...in between driver & passenger side) in an LED bulb? i guess one would have to cut & then rewire some LEDs themselves?

 

[FordandPolaris]

i'm assuming they don't offer the dome lights (PC579...in between driver & passenger side) in an LED bulb? i guess one would have to cut & then rewire some LEDs themselves?

I don't think they do. I remember seeing a member that had done it to their door switches, and they needed to drill and wire themselves. I can't remember who it was off the top of my head, but as soon as I think of it or come across the album, I will post it up here.

He outlined his whole process with pictures and text.

 

[QbanCgar]

I don't think they do. I remember seeing a member that had done it to their door switches, and they needed to drill and wire themselves. I can't remember who it was off the top of my head, but as soon as I think of it or come across the album, I will post it up here.

He outlined his whole process with pictures and text.

i think i remember who you're referring to. i was thinking about doing the same thing whenver i do my courtesy bulbs in my doors.

 

[FordandPolaris]

http://www.expeditionforum.com/members/40452-albums121-picture1125.html

I found it quicker than I thought I would. I put it on your profile page too but just in case others were interested in what I was talking about, figured I would post it here like I said I would. JTKustoms was the one who I was thinking of. Link above is to the first picture in the album.

 

[QbanCgar]

http://www.expeditionforum.com/members/40452-albums121-picture1125.html

I found it quicker than I thought I would. I put it on your profile page too but just in case others were interested in what I was talking about, figured I would post it here like I said I would. JTKustoms was the one who I was thinking of. Link above is to the first picture in the album.

MANY thanks again!!! CHEERS to you!!!!!!!

 

[QbanCgar]

Finally

...the weather cooperated & i was able to tackle my Driver's side courtesy door light issue. after about 30 min & a pair of small flat nose pliers i was able to get the get to the bulb & socket, swapped out the old bulb for the new LED bulb. here's the final product.