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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 09:55 PM
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i think it is stupid that ford did this that way

today i changed all my illumination bulbs in my instrument cluster things came apart pretty good all but the head light / dimer switch. they come out very stupid
 
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 03:27 AM
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What bulbs did you use for the cluster? Thinking of doing the same. Yeah and the headlight switch is a pain in the...
 
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 08:56 AM
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194 are the cluster bulbs
 
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 10:03 AM
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I didn't think the switches came out stupid, it was simple last I did it. Is it not a small flat blade screwdriver to kinda pop and pry it out?
 
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 01:59 PM
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The proper procedure is to reverse the headlight switch to release the tabs and it slides right out. No tools needed
 
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 02:23 PM
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it is really quite easy if your switch is not broken.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 03:38 PM
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194 or 161 i used 194 i am still having issues with the small bulbs (looks like a led)
 
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 03:43 PM
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i did not have a book at the time i did the switch but id take back what i said it is not that bad if you know what you are doing
 
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 04:34 PM
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My manual says to reverse the **** and then use it and a screwdriver to release the switch. And it is a PITA if it has a snug fit.

Anyone know what bulb/s go inside the switch.
 

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