Oh fun, thanks! I saw this in another video before and apparently you don’t need to loosen those two bottom ones just the top two. You just have to pop the unit out with your palm while holding. Which you did without realizing it! Lol 😂
I beat my hand so hard it was super red and hurting. I did it his way on driver side and it was easy. Passenger side took ton of beating even after I took out all 4 bolts. Next time, I will pay a shop to do it.
Thanks for the video! The plastic cover thingy was way harder to remove than I imagine. Not sure if it's because I live in a cold city or else, but I had to try different methods to pop this thing off. After that, it was easy. Thanks again! Cheers from Ontario
The cold definitely does make things harder. I'm originally from Maine! But it does always seem that when I try to do a simple thing such as popping those plastic covers off, it gives me more trouble than most other folks! Glad I'm not the only one :)
Just did mine on a 13, removing that taillight housing is a pain. Code came on after initial startup but drove around for a solid 5 minutes and no code.
Thanks for the video. This video includes a bit more detail on how to pop the light out: th-cam.com/video/H8MdWzpl8DY/w-d-xo.html (for anyone looking for more details).
Thank you, Scott! Yes, please watch the linked video for more educational purposes. I like to film more for entertainment and if you learn something along the way, it's a bonus but not always the result. I'm learning along the way and that the the goal of the series; see how much trouble I can get myself into by not knowing the little details of simple maintenance on my cars!
I looked at mine this morning and legit said, "how hard can it be?" I walked in and googled my vehicle and here is this guy.. thank you kind sir!!
Omg, that’s classic! You’re very welcome and I am glad I could help!
Thank you so very much for your video! Thanks to you my husband and I successfully changed the back brake light on our 2015 Escape!
You’re very welcome! I am glad the video helped!
Do you have any idea how many videos I had to watch before I found yours? Life saver!
Glad I could help!
Thank you for the laugh, and for getting past the bolts being removed!!! I gave up at that point and looked on youtube!! haha Now I know what to do!
Happy to help and bring joy!
I love how she was so "Eh" until the end. Lol
Oh fun, thanks! I saw this in another video before and apparently you don’t need to loosen those two bottom ones just the top two. You just have to pop the unit out with your palm while holding. Which you did without realizing it! Lol 😂
That's the fun of the How Hard Could It Be? series figuring stuff out in roundabout ways for humor and maybe a little information along the way!
I beat my hand so hard it was super red and hurting. I did it his way on driver side and it was easy. Passenger side took ton of beating even after I took out all 4 bolts. Next time, I will pay a shop to do it.
Thanks man... ngl getting that to pop out was the only thing that was tricky
You should just put a little that oil of the new contact and touch the bulb only with a paper towel or with a glove on. Nice job!
Thanks for the video! The plastic cover thingy was way harder to remove than I imagine. Not sure if it's because I live in a cold city or else, but I had to try different methods to pop this thing off. After that, it was easy. Thanks again! Cheers from Ontario
The cold definitely does make things harder. I'm originally from Maine! But it does always seem that when I try to do a simple thing such as popping those plastic covers off, it gives me more trouble than most other folks! Glad I'm not the only one :)
What did you use? Mine is still stuck in there! Am about to take it to the dealer. Actually wound up making a crack mark in the unit! Argggg!
thanks. the unit slides out horizontally after the bolts are taken out. thanks again
Happy to help!
You need to test your work before reassembly.
Thank you greatly! I see that your wife was impressed😂
She’s always SO impressed. Lol
Thank you for making this video.
This was very helpful
Glad we could help!
Just did mine on a 13, removing that taillight housing is a pain. Code came on after initial startup but drove around for a solid 5 minutes and no code.
Sweet! And yeah, I’m not sure specifically how I got it off but it came off. And I’m glad your code went away!
Always use dielectric compounds when assembling new bulbs in used sockets.
FYI - Change your Transmission and PTU fluids ( Transmission 30k / PTU Power Transfer Unit oil 10-15k) - My '14 Escape Transmission died at 87k
Thank you! I most definitely will get on that soon!
I just recently did my transmission oil change around 45k miles but I have no idea about the PTU oil change. Thank you
I'm watching this at work planning to do this later, and just thinking "8mm, 8mm, 8mm, gotta remember that"
Gets back home: "Ahh, what was it it again?!"
Can u show how to change the wipers ?
Here is my video on the front wipers! I hope it helps: th-cam.com/video/QvyVUHaktYo/w-d-xo.html
What tool to use and size
I used a flathead screw driver to pry off the bolt covers and the bolts were 8mm hex bolts that I took off with a simple ratchet.
What was the bulb my guy
3157 :)
My bad. Just saw the plates. Tennessee.
Thanks bro
You're welcome!
It's alot easier than replacing the front turn signal bulbs
I definitely do not look forward to do that job...
Thank you i did it (my husband did it)
Lol, glad we could help!
Thanks, you made me not look like a moron in front of a woman
Happy to help ;)
Bro, test it before you even put it back in the housing, nevermind all those screws. That's gonna bite you one day.
For something as trivial as a bulb, it doesn’t bother me if I have to get back in there. Other stuff I test more thoroughly but mostly off camera.
Thanks so much. My light wouldn’t budge until I removed the body panel screws.
Glad we could help!
Thanks for the video. This video includes a bit more detail on how to pop the light out: th-cam.com/video/H8MdWzpl8DY/w-d-xo.html (for anyone looking for more details).
Thank you, Scott! Yes, please watch the linked video for more educational purposes. I like to film more for entertainment and if you learn something along the way, it's a bonus but not always the result. I'm learning along the way and that the the goal of the series; see how much trouble I can get myself into by not knowing the little details of simple maintenance on my cars!
You have a 10mm? I'm jealous.
Protect your customers paint job while working.
I'm not a professional and this "customer" car is mine. ;)
Why does no one talk about the INNER TAILGATE bulbs ughhhhhhhh
I’m sorry :( I may have to replace the inner bulbs just so there’s a video out there for it!
Cool video. You are so funny. Between me and you, I think your girlfriend/wifey is hot. You so lucky. Got to be in Wisconsin, right?
She's my wife ;)
He’s wife is hot? HE’S HOT!
Use the correct tool.
And, never, never, never touch a buld with human skin.
Come on, get with the program bro.