Ford Focus Quiz
Lighting

Changing a bulb

In this manual: Lighting
Introduction — 4Quick start — 1Child safety — 6Occupant protection — 8Keys and remote controls — 4Locks — 4Engine immobiliser — 5Alarm — 3Steering wheel — 4Wipers and washers — 9Lighting — 15Windows and mirrors — 5Instruments — 4Information displays — 5Climate control — 8Seats — 7Convenience features — 16Starting the engine — 11Fuel and refuelling — 11Transmission — 3Brakes — 4Stability control — 3Parking aid — 3Rear view camera — 3Cruise control — 3Load carrying — 6Towing — 3Convertible top — 3Driving hints — 4Emergency equipment — 3Status after a collision — 3Fuses — 4Vehicle recovery — 3Maintenance — 22Vehicle care — 4Vehicle battery — 3Wheels and tyres — 9Vehicle identification — 3Technical specifications — 1Telephone — 7Voice control — 7Connectivity — 6Navigation introduction — 2Navigation system — 2Appendices — 3
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Switch the lights and the ignition off.

Let the bulb cool down before removing it.

We recommend that you ask your dealer to change the bulbs if your vehicle is fitted with Xenon headlamps. There is a risk of injury due to high voltage.

Do not touch the glass of the bulb.

Only fit bulbs of the correct specification. See Bulb specification chart. See Removing a headlamp. Note: You will need to remove the rear lamp to change the brake lamp, tail lamp or rear direction indicator bulbs. See Removing a rear lamp. Note: The following instructions describe how to remove the bulbs. Fit replacements in the reverse order unless otherwise stated.
Headlamp dipped beam 1. Remove the headlamp. See Removing a headlamp. 2. Remove the cover. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector.

4. Remove the bulb.

Headlamp main beam 1. Remove the headlamp. See Removing a headlamp. 2. Remove the cover.

3. Disconnect the electrical connector 4. Remove the bulb.

Side lamps 1. Remove the headlamp. See Removing a headlamp. 2. Remove the cover. 3. Remove the bulb and the bulb holder.

4. Remove the bulb.

Front direction indicators 1. Remove the headlamp. See Removing a headlamp. 2. Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise and remove it.

3. Gently press the bulb into the bulb holder, turn it anti-clockwise and remove it.

Front fog lamps Note: For Focus ST and Focus RS, see your dealer. Note: You cannot separate the bulb from the bulb holder.
All vehicles except Focus ST and Focus RS 1. Using a suitable implement, remove the cover.

2. Remove the screws.


3. Disconnect the electrical connector.

4. Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise and remove it.

Side repeaters

1. Tip the mirror as far down as possible.

Using a suitable implement release the retaining clip.

2. Remove the cover.


3. Using a suitable implement release the retaining clip. Remove the bulb and the bulb holder.

4. Remove the bulb.

Approach lamps

1. Turn the mirror glass as far inwards as possible. Using a suitable implement release the retaining clip.


2. Remove the lamp.

3. Remove the bulb.

Rear lamps - except convertible Note: Vehicles may not have a tail lamp if an LED board is fitted. The LED board is not a serviceable item, please consult your dealer if this fails.
3-door and 5-door

Direction indicator lamp A Brake and tail lamp B

1. Remove the rear lamp. See Removing a rear lamp. 2. Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise and remove it.

3. Remove the bulb.

Rear fog lamp, reversing lamp 1. Carefully remove the lamp. 2. Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise and remove it.

3. Remove the bulb.

4-door
Brake lamp A Reversing lamp B Direction indicator lamp C Fog and tail lamp D 1. Open the luggage compartment lid. 2. Remove the trim panel retaining clips and remove the trim panel. 3. Unclip the bulb holder.

4. Gently press the bulb into the bulb holder, turn it anti-clockwise and remove it.

Estate

Brake and tail lamp A Direction indicator lamp B Reversing and fog lamp C

1. Remove the rear lamp. See Removing a rear lamp. 2. Remove the screw and remove the bulb holder.

3. Gently press the bulb into the bulb holder, turn it anti-clockwise and remove it.

Rear lamps - convertible Note: Vehicles may not have a tail lamp if an LED board is fitted. The LED board is not a serviceable item, please consult your dealer if this fails. Brake lamps

1. Remove the rear lamp. See Removing a rear lamp.


2. Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise and remove it.

3. Remove the bulb.

Rear direction indicators 1. Remove the rear lamp. See Removing a rear lamp. 2. Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise and remove it.

3. Remove the bulb.

Tail lamps 1. Remove the rear lamp. See Removing a rear lamp. 2. Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise and remove it.

3. Remove the bulb.

Rear fog lamps 1. Open the luggage compartment lid.

2. Open the trim panel.


3. Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise and remove it.

4. Remove the bulb.

Reversing lamps 1. Open the luggage compartment lid.

2. Open the trim panel.


3. Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise and remove it.

4. Remove the bulb.

Central brake lamp
3-door, 5-door and Estate 1. Remove the screws.

2. Remove the lamp.


3. Unclip the bulb holder.

4. Remove the bulb.

4-door 1. Remove the cover. 2. Disconnect the electrical connector.

3. Unclip the bulb holder.


4. Remove the bulb.

Convertible 1. Open the luggage compartment lid.

2. Remove the luggage compartment lid trim.


3. Disconnect the electrical connector.

4. Unclip the bulb holder.


5. Remove the bulb.

Luggage compartment lamp 1. Carefully prise out the lamp. 2. Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise and remove it.

3. Remove the bulb.

Number plate lamp 1. Remove the screws. 2. Remove the lens.

3. Remove the bulb.

Front interior lamp Vehicles with a perimeter alarm 1. Carefully prise out the lamp.

2. Remove the lens.


3. Remove the bulb.

Vehicles with a category one alarm 1. Carefully prise out the lamp.

2. Remove the lens.


3. Remove the bulb.

Front reading lamps 1. Carefully prise out the lamp.

2. Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise and remove it.


3. Remove the bulb.

Vanity mirror lamps 1. Carefully prise out the lamp.

2. Remove the bulb.

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