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How to Change the Front Headlamp Bulbs on a Ford Ka

Model: Ford Ka MK 2 - Years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Part: Headlight bulb

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How do you change the front headlamp bulbs on a Ford Ka? Open the front bonnet by pulling the lever located at the bottom right of the dashboard, and secure it with the prop rod. Remove the inspection cap from the headlamp (located at the rear of the headlamp) and take it off. Pull the bulb holder out of the headlamp and extract the damaged bulbs using a screwdriver.

Fit the new bulbs (ensuring they are the correct type and size) and insert the bulb holder back into the headlamp housing.

Reassemble all previously removed parts. Test the correct operation of the bulbs installed in the headlamp.


Updated on 12 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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