how do you change both headlights on a 1999 ford explorer?

Question

once i pop the hood and lift that plastic looking flap up i cant find where the socket i need to pull the old bulb out

Answer 1

Directions (complete with diagrams) for changing your headlight bulbs are found in your owners manual, starting on page 237.

For a free (courtesy of Fords website) down-loadable owners manual just click the link that I provide below:

http://www.motorcraftservice.com/pubs/content/~WOXEXP/~MUS~LEN/42/99expog1e.pdf

The digital manual is in PDF format so it is easy to save to your computer for future reference.

I hope this helps ;'-)

EDIT:: in case you don't want to download, I'll copy the text (pages 237-238) for you
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Replacing headlamp bulbs
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of
children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlamps are operated.
If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing
alcohol before being used.
To remove the headlamp bulb:
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in
OFF position, then lift hood and
open the hinged headlamp cover.
2. Release clip and disconnect the
electrical connector from the bulb.
3. Remove the bulb retaining ring by
rotating it counterclockwise (when
viewed from the rear) about 1/8
turn to free it from the bulb socket,
and slide the ring off the plastic
base. Keep the ring to retain the
new bulb.
4. Remove the old bulb from the lamp assembly by gently pulling it
straight back out of the lamp assembly.
LIFT
Maintenance and care
237
To install the new bulb:
1. With the flat side of the new
bulb’s plastic base facing upward,
insert the glass end of the bulb into
the lamp assembly. You may need to
turn the bulb left or right to align
the grooves in the plastic base with
the tabs in the lamp assembly. When
the grooves are aligned, push the bulb into the lamp assembly until the
plastic base contacts the rear of the lamp assembly.
2. Install the bulb retaining ring over the plastic base until it contacts the
rear of the socket by rotating clockwise until you feel a “stop.”
3. Install the electrical connector into the rear of the plastic base until it
snaps, locking it into position.
4. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly. If the
headlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the bulb, you should
not need to align it again.
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Answer 2

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RE:
how do you change both headlights on a 1999 ford explorer?
once i pop the hood and lift that plastic looking flap up i cant find where the socket i need to pull the old bulb out

Answer 5

I also have 99 explorer...i had the same problem as you, so i took mine to a garage and they changed them for 18 bucks.

Answer 6

I think there are some plastic "Keeper" tabs you pull up, then the whole assembly pops out the front of the car, and you can get to the bulb socket.

Answer 7

go to auto zone and ask them , they will be glad to help you , or even your local gas station , just ask and most wont have an issue showing you if they are not busy