glove compartment

2004 FORD EXPLORER
6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BA
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Glove compartment light fixture came loose. Not sure where it was connected.
Nov 27, 2010 at 7:32 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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There should be a screw holding it to the dash assembly.
Nov 27, 2010 at 10:29 PM
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I looked very thoroughly in the area of the glove box and did not see any obvious locations where the light came from.
Dec 3, 2010 at 9:44 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It isn't in the moveable part itself. Here is a picture of it.

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Dec 5, 2010 at 10:19 PM
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This doesn't look at all what I found in my glove box. But I will "explore" it more.
Dec 6, 2010 at 2:11 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Let me know. I looked that light up and is was identified as an OEM.
Dec 7, 2010 at 8:32 AM
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