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F-150 Aftermarket tail lights Install Guide

Your F-150

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This page covers the US F-150, not the Raptor or PowerBoost.

Cleaner rear end
Easy$120–$40030–60 min
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Why do it

New tail lights are one of the easiest ways to update the back of the car.

Tools you'll need

Starting out? See our budget tool list.

Parts to buy

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Before you start

  • Turn the lights off before you unplug anything.
  • Turn the lights off before you unplug anything.
  • Turn the lights off before you unplug anything.

Steps

  1. Remove the tail light

    • Undo the bolts and pull it out.
    Watch this step (1A Auto, on a 2009-2014 F-150) (0:15–0:44)

  2. Fit the new tail light

    • Plug it in and bolt it in.
    Watch this step (1:22–2:24)

  3. Open the tailgate

    • Remove the tailgate parts.
    Watch this step (TRQ, on a 2015-2020 F-150) (0:13–0:59)

  4. Remove the tail light

    • Undo the bolts.
    Watch this step (0:59–1:31)

  5. Unplug it

    • Disconnect the wiring.
    Watch this step (1:31–1:57)

  6. Prep the new light

    • Get the new light ready.
    Watch this step (1:57–2:24)

  7. Fit the new light

    • Bolt it in.
    Watch this step (2:24–3:29)

  8. Reassemble

    • Refit everything.
    Watch this step (3:29–4:19)

  9. Open the tailgate

    • Remove the tailgate parts.
    Watch this step (TRQ, on a 2015-2020 F-150) (0:13–0:59)

  10. Remove the tail light

    • Undo the bolts.
    Watch this step (0:59–1:31)

  11. Unplug it

    • Disconnect the wiring.
    Watch this step (1:31–1:57)

  12. Prep the new light

    • Get the new light ready.
    Watch this step (1:57–2:24)

  13. Fit the new light

    • Bolt it in.
    Watch this step (2:24–3:29)

  14. Reassemble

    • Refit everything.
    Watch this step (3:29–4:19)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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