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Replacing Dashboard Bulbs on Ford Focus

Model: Ford Focus MK 1 - Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Part: Instrument panel light

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In this video, you will learn how to replace the bulbs in the dashboard of the Ford Focus. First, unscrew the screws with a cross-head screwdriver located at the top of the dashboard of your instrument cluster; then remove the upper plastic cover.

Now, in front of you, there will be two screws to unscrew that hold the instrument cluster in place: extract the cluster. Open it and change the internal bulbs.

It is advisable to use high-quality bulbs to extend the lifespan and increase the brightness of the instrument cluster (also to avoid disassembling the cluster every time).


Updated on 18 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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