How to replace the Puddle light?

2004 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
140,000 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DONALD LANNGREN
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How do you change the puddle light on the vehicle listed above?
Oct 6, 2023 at 11:05 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Is this the light under the mirror with a white lens covering it? If it is, that lens should pry off to access the bulb. Take a straight screwdriver, cover the end with a cloth to prevent damage to the parts, and gently pry. It should come off. If it doesn't seem to move, stop and let me know.

Let me know.

Take care,

joe
Oct 6, 2023 at 3:40 PM
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DONALD LANNGREN
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Yes, the lens came off.
Oct 6, 2023 at 9:55 PM
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DONALD LANNGREN
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Should the whole assembly come off or just the lens?
Oct 6, 2023 at 10:10 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You should be able to access the bulb with the lens off. Is that the case? If not, take a couple of pics of what you are seeing and upload them for me to see. Hopefully, I will recognize it.

Take care,

Joe
Oct 7, 2023 at 10:08 AM
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DONALD LANNGREN
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The lens came off but i had to super glue it back on i must have broken something, but it is working. thanks
Oct 7, 2023 at 10:48 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

There should be a small tab that holds it in place. I'm sorry to hear you had to glue it, but I'm glad it's working.

Take care of yourself and feel free to come back anytime in the future.

Joe
Oct 7, 2023 at 2:26 PM
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