2018 Ford Focus ST Owners Manual - Changing a Bulb

Changing a Bulb

WARNING:  Switch the lamps and the ignition off. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.    WARNING:  Lamps and associated components become hot when in use. Let them cool down before you remove them.

 Use the correct specification bulb.See   Bulb Specification Chart. 

Headlamp

You may have to remove the headlamp assembly prior to replacing a bulb.  See   Removing a Headlamp. 

Halogen Headlamp

ADaytime running lamps.

AHeadlamp low beam. BHeadlamp high beam. CFront direction indicator.

Headlamp Low Beam

1. Turn the cover counterclockwise and remove it.

1. Press the clip to release the bulb holder.

1. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Note:   Do not touch the bulb glass.

Headlamp High Beam

1. Turn the cover counterclockwise and remove it.

1. Press the clip to release the bulb holder.

1. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Note:   Do not touch the bulb glass.

Daytime Running Lamp

These lamps have LEDs.

Note:   We recommend that you have LEDs changed by an authorized dealer.

Front Direction Indicator

1. Turn the cover counterclockwise and remove it.

1. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it.

1. Press the bulb in and turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

LED Headlamp

ADaytime running lamps.

These lamps have LEDs.

Note:   We recommend that you have LEDs changed by an authorized dealer.

Front Fog Lamp

1. Disconnect the electrical connector.

1. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise to remove the bulb.

Note:   You cannot separate the bulb from the bulb holder.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Note:   Do not touch the bulb glass.

Note:   Front fog lamps are also available as LED lamps.

Note:   We recommend that you have LEDs changed by an authorized dealer.

Rear Lamp

Remove the rear lamp assembly prior to replacing any bulb.  See   Removing a Rear Lamp - 5-Door/Wagon. 
  See   Removing a Rear Lamp - 4-Door. 

AStoplamp. BRear direction indicator. CRear lamp.

Stoplamp

1. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it.

1. Press the bulb in and turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Rear Direction Indicator

1. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it.

1. Press the bulb in and turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Rear Lamp

1. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it.

1. Press the bulb in and turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Note:   Rear lamps are also available as LED lamps.

Note:   We recommend that you have LEDs changed by an authorized dealer.

Reversing Lamp and Rear Fog Lamp

These lamps have LEDs.

Note:   We recommend that you have LEDs changed by an authorized dealer.

License Plate Lamp

These lamps have LEDs.

Note:   We recommend that you have LEDs changed by an authorized dealer.

High Mounted Stoplamp

These lamps have LEDs.

Note:   We recommend that you have LEDs changed by an authorized dealer.