Focus rear light cluster removal

Farmer Giles · 22-11-2009, 01:07 PM

Hi,

I need to replace the stop/tail bulb in my 2004 focus hatchback but I can't get the light cluster off.

I've removed the obvious torx screw but the cluster is still firmly clipped in and I don't know which way to move it to unclip it and I don't want to break it forcing it the wrong way.

If anyone can post a picture of one removed or just write a couple of sentences explaining how it's done I'd appreciate it.

Thanks

Martyn

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studabear · 22-11-2009, 01:08 PM

theres a fastener on the inside

Farmer Giles · 22-11-2009, 02:28 PM

what, hidden behind the panels inside ?

I did look at those but thought there be a little flap to open or something if there was anything inside... guess that would be too easy...

cheers

zetec-Sam · 22-11-2009, 02:45 PM

focus' are easy, 2 torx crews and a wingnut in the boot. it's easy to get to.

studabear · 22-11-2009, 02:48 PM

yeah, the wing nuts quite high up through a hole

Farmer Giles · 22-11-2009, 03:01 PM

Yep, easy once you know how.

All done, thanks for your help..

cjwood555 · 22-11-2009, 03:02 PM

Hole is underneath the parcel-shelf-side-support things. Bright yellow handle on it if 01> !!!!

Chris

Danny Midgley · 20-08-2012, 08:04 AM

My brake light as gone too. The yellow handle thing, I undid that, what do I do next ?(complete novice!)

RichieST · 20-08-2012, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny Midgley

My brake light as gone too. The yellow handle thing, I undid that, what do I do next ?(complete novice!)

Undo the two screws that you can see, the light cluster then pulls off. Untwist the bulb holder, old bulb out, new bulb in. Or if you really don't have a clue take it to halfords and they'll do it for you for a couple of quid.

**1-PD** · 20-08-2012, 10:01 AM

headlamp bulbs are another story though

martysmartie · 20-08-2012, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1-PD

headlamp bulbs are another story though

I always found them fairly easy, although the passenger side is slightly more awkward to remove the cover, as the battery is in the way.

Martin

Danny Midgley · 21-08-2012, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichieST

Undo the two screws that you can see, the light cluster then pulls off. Untwist the bulb holder, old bulb out, new bulb in. Or if you really don't have a clue take it to halfords and they'll do it for you for a couple of quid.

Thanks - easy when you know how
Regards

Danny

STAFFY OWNER · 02-12-2012, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zetec-Sam

focus' are easy, 2 torx crews and a wingnut in the boot. it's easy to get to.

On the rear light cluster of a 03 Focus hatch can someone just confirm whether there are 2 torx screws or just one. I've got to change a rear light bulb on mine and from what i recall on my other halfs Focus i could only see one torx screw when you lift the tailgate up and then there's a large plastic wing nut on the inside. Can anyone tell me where the second torx screw is?

martysmartie · 02-12-2012, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STAFFY OWNER

On the rear light cluster of a 03 Focus hatch can someone just confirm whether there are 2 torx screws or just one. I've got to change a rear light bulb on mine and from what i recall on my other halfs Focus i could only see one torx screw when you lift the tailgate up and then there's a large plastic wing nut on the inside. Can anyone tell me where the second torx screw is?

I think it's one, but you would easily be able to see if there is another, plus the said nut underneath.

Martin

STAFFY OWNER · 02-12-2012, 04:55 PM

^^^^Cheers Martin. I looked at a couple of YouTube videos and they only showed 1 torx screw but that was on an American Focus so i wasn't sure if there were different variations.

**1-PD** · 02-12-2012, 05:05 PM

defo one torx and one twist plastic wingnut inside boot 2 mins a side = simples

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STAFFY OWNER PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NORTHANTS Posts: 3,927 Rep Power: 12	^^^^Cheers Martin. I looked at a couple of YouTube videos and they only showed 1 torx screw but that was on an American Focus so i wasn't sure if there were different variations. __________________

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Farmer Giles I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Newbury, Berkshire Posts: 1,045 Rep Power: 11	what, hidden behind the panels inside ? I did look at those but thought there be a little flap to open or something if there was anything inside... guess that would be too easy... cheers

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zetec-Sam neeeeeeeeooowmmmm Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laannndaaaannnn Posts: 4,711 Rep Power: 8	focus' are easy, 2 torx crews and a wingnut in the boot. it's easy to get to.

22-11-2009, 03:01 PM	#6
Farmer Giles I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Newbury, Berkshire Posts: 1,045 Rep Power: 11	Yep, easy once you know how. All done, thanks for your help..

20-08-2012, 08:04 AM	#8
Danny Midgley Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Plymouth Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	My brake light as gone too. The yellow handle thing, I undid that, what do I do next ?(complete novice!)

02-12-2012, 05:05 PM	#16
1-PD Moderator 1956 MG ZA Magnette My Garage Trader Score: (9) Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The Pavillion, Oxhey Posts: 10,071 Rep Power: 22	defo one torx and one twist plastic wingnut inside boot 2 mins a side = simples __________________ PassionFord Stickers in stock Click Here ! Passionford Watford

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