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How to replace the front headlight bulb on the Ford Focus?

Model: Ford Focus MK 2, Focus 2 - Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Part: Light bulb

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To replace the front headlight bulb on the Ford Focus, open the bonnet and loosen the socket screw that secures the headlight to its upper support. Then, using a flat screwdriver, press on the support tab located at the bottom of the headlight to release it. Once removed, you can take off the protective cover at the rear to extract the bulb and disconnect it from its connector.

After replacing the bulb, you can reinsert the cover and secure the headlight back in its housing.


Updated on 25 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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