2008 Explorer, How To Remove Instrument Cluster to Replace Burned Out Bulbs

[wildbill23c]

How do you remove the instrument cluster on a 2008 Explorer to replace burned out bulbs? Looks like the bulbs for the fuel gauge and coolant temp gauge are both burned out or they did a lousy job of illuminating them. Can't see either one at night even with the dimmer turned all the way up.

 

[DILLARD000]

Your cluster is a newer version than my 2001 ExST,
but likely still need to start by removing the dash center panel & knee panel under the wheel
before you can pull out the instrument cluster & get to the bulbs on the back. Try a youtube search "2008 explorer cluster lamps"
Several links listed here on taking apart\repairing lamps in the 2001 dash; hope it helps.

Electrical DashLamps

Read & watch the ForumThreads & Videos below for details on removing the center Air+Radio panel, then left InstrumentCluster panel, to allow replacing Lamps. Using LightEmittingDiods\LEDs to replace original IncandescentBulbs is NOT recommended; the LEDs will NOT properly operate in several...

2001fordexplorersporttrac.fandom.com

 

[wildbill23c]

Your cluster is a newer version than my 2001 ExST,
but likely still need to start by removing the dash center panel & knee panel under the wheel
before you can pull out the instrument cluster & get to the bulbs on the back. Try a youtube search "2008 explorer cluster lamps"
Several links listed here on taking apart\repairing lamps in the 2001 dash; hope it helps.

Electrical DashLamps

Read & watch the ForumThreads & Videos below for details on removing the center Air+Radio panel, then left InstrumentCluster panel, to allow replacing Lamps. Using LightEmittingDiods\LEDs to replace original IncandescentBulbs is NOT recommended; the LEDs will NOT properly operate in several...

2001fordexplorersporttrac.fandom.com

Thats what I did. Thanks though. Actually a lot easier than my Bronco 2 and Ranger LOL.