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Ford Explorer
How do you replace tail lights and brake lights on a 1996 Ford Explorer?
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Wiki User
September 01, 2007 4:46PM
On a 1996 Ford Explorer tail lights, If you lower or lift the tailgate there should be some screws on the inside jam of where the tailgate closes you will need to remove the screws, the light fixture may fall so have some one hold it while you take out the screws. Also you may need a torx head screwdriver.
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