Section 17-02: Lighting, Interior | 1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty Chassis Cab and Bronco Vehicles Workshop Manual |
Removal
Unscrew the hex sleeve nut from the pillar.
Extract the lamp switch (13713) and pull the main wiring (14401) off the lamp switch.
Retention of lamp switch to the main wiring is by one of three tabs positioned 120 degrees apart on the lamp switch. If, when the lamp switch is disconnected from the main wiring, the engaged locking tab breaks off, the lamp switch must be rotated 120 degrees to engage a new tab. If all three tabs have been broken, the lamp switch must be replaced.
Installation
To install the lamp switch in the pillar, pull the main wiring through the mounting hole in the pillar.
Install lamp switch to the main wiring.
Twist the main wiring and lamp switch 4-1/2 turns counterclockwise and push the main wiring back through the mounting hole.
Screw the main wiring clockwise into the pillar until seated.
Close and open the door to make sure interior lamp (13776) is operating properly.
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | Tabs Exposed Show Locking Portion Damaged |
| 2 | 02500 | Door Pillar |
| 3 | — | Connector Wiring (Part of 14401) |
| 4 | — | Locking Tab (Undamaged) (Part of 13713) |
| 5 | — | Locking Tab (Damaged) (Part of 13713) |
| 6 | — | Self-Threaded Nut (Part of 13713) |