How Do You Repair A Headlight On A Ford Explorer?
The headlight assembly on the Ford Explorer is a sealed unit. Over time, moisture may work its way into the housing assembly due to failure of the seal that holds the headlight housing lens to the main housing. The moisture can then cause the bulb inside the housing to explode. Fortunately, the headlight housing assembly can be repaired if the seal has failed. Once you have removed the headlight housing assembly from the Explorer, you’ll need to know how to reseal it. Step 1 Pull the retaining clips that hold the headlight lens to the headlight housing with your fingers. Step 2 Pull the headlight lens off the headlight housing. You may need to pry the lens off the housing assembly with a flat-tip screwdriver. Step 3 Scrape the mating surfaces on the headlight lens and the housing assembly with a razor blade to remove the old sealer. Step 4 Use a sponge to wash the mating surfaces with soap and water. Step 5 Dry the mating surfaces thoroughly with a lint-free towel. Step 6 Apply a bead
