Don’t be selfish . . .
Our 3rd brake light was damaged in hailstorms. There were lots of cracks on the plastic and I know, eventually, moisture would burn out the bulbs or water might get into the cab.
This will work for Ford F-150s 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008.
Steps:
- Buy part on Amazon for $40ish – http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0052UIKL4/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_11
- Get your tools ready:
- Phillips head screwdriver.
- Rag.
- Truck keys.
- Stick or 2×4 about 2 feet long, or happy assistant to push on brake pedal (children old enough to complain about chores are a great option).
- Caulk – I used DAP from Home Depot.
- Unscrew old light. Set screws aside in a place where they won’t roll off.
- Twist light bulb connectors from horizontal to 10 o’clock – 4 o’clock orientation (see picture).
- Gently remove bulbs.
- Remove center bulb and discard.
- At first, I was worried that I had purchased the wrong part but removing the center bulb to expose the connector showed the new light was a plug-and-play match.
- At first, I was worried that I had purchased the wrong part but removing the center bulb to expose the connector showed the new light was a plug-and-play match.
- Plug in electrical connector into new light.
- Place bulbs in new light in a 10 o’clock – 4 o’clock orientation (see picture).
- Push and twist bulbs to be in a horizontal position.
- Push 2 white plastic grommets into place holes.
- Clean mounting surface with rag.
- Use DAP caulk to seal top half of mounting surface (optional).
- Line up clips with screw holes.
- Mount new light lining up starting from bottom.
- Test light by turning on truck electric (position right be starting engine), placing 2×4 or other block between seat and brake pedal or asking assistant to press brake. I happened to have a the lug wrench handy.
- Screw in light.
- Celebrate success!
Don’t be selfish . . .