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How to replace the headlight bulb on a Ford Focus?

Model: Ford Focus MK 3 - Years 2011-2018
Part: Headlight bulb

If you need to replace a burnt-out bulb in the front headlamp of your vehicle, follow these steps: first, open the bonnet and locate the headlamp with the blown bulb. Get a screwdriver to remove the two fixing screws located above the headlamp. Then, detach the headlamp unit from its housing and disconnect the power connector. After that, remove the rubber cover at the back of the headlamp to access the bulb. You can then disconnect the connector and remove the bulb, replacing it with a new one.

Updated on 26 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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