How to change the size. Repair and service

The low beam or high beam light is not on in your Ford Focus? Or has the front turn signal lamp failed? It is quite possible that one of the light bulbs in your front optics has burned out and just needs to be replaced with a new one. Remember that you must do this as quickly as possible, since non-working bulbs in the headlights (especially turn signals) reduce your safety while driving. After all, light bulbs in a car play a very important role for the safety of all road users.

This manual is written for owners of third generation cars Ford Focus (MK III), 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. With the help of the manual, you can change the low beam, high beam, and front turn signal bulbs yourself. Also, with the help of our tips, you can replace no less important lamps in the headlights - side light bulbs.

Owners of such Ford cars (hatchback and sedan) as Fiesta, Fusion (Mondeo), Taurus and C-Max Our guide may also be useful for replacing headlight bulbs.

The following lighting lamps were used in the front lighting optics of the Ford Focus III from 2011 to 2014:

Low beam:# H11 lamp (55 W)

High beam:# lamp H1 (60 W)

Turn signals:# lamp 7440 (PY21W - 21 W)

Parking lights:# lamp 168NA (W5W - 5 W - W2.1x9.5d.)

Necessary tools for replacing headlight bulbs:

A large screwdriver or an asterisk with the necessary socket to match the size of the headlight bolts

Replacing a Ford Focus low beam bulb

Remove the internal bolts holding the headlights to the body

Remove the headlight mounting bolts and set them aside

Pull the headlight towards you

First you must open the hood and go to the headlight where the bulb is not working.

Locate the two bolts that hold the headlight unit. One bolt is located near the outer edge. The other is in the inner corner of the headlight.

Slide the headlight and turn it on its side

The high beam lamp is located in the center of the headlight

Remove the rubber dust seal

After unscrewing the headlight, be careful when moving it away and turning it on its side.

Do not remove the headlight completely from the car. To avoid scratching the optics, place a towel under it. Remember that not only can you scratch the headlight unit, but you can also damage the front bumper the moment you push the headlight forward towards you. Therefore, it is advisable to protect not only the headlights, but also the bumper from possible scratches.

Rubber cover removed

Access to the low beam lamp is open

Turn the low beam bulb counterclockwise 1/4 of a full turn

The low beam lamp is located in the center of the rear part of the headlamp.

In order to get to it, you need to remove the rear rubber cover (the round rubber cover in the center of the headlight). By opening the cover, you will have unobstructed access to the low beam lamp (H11).

To remove the lamp, you need to turn it counterclockwise 1/4 turn.

Remove the low beam bulb from the headlight

Disconnect the lamp power connector

As a rule, the third generation Ford Focus is equipped with low beam lamps: Philips H11 LL 12V 55W (55 W)

Remove the old low beam bulb from the headlight housing.

To disconnect the light bulb from the power connector, lift the plastic cap and disconnect the low beam power connection.

Socket in the headlight for the low beam lamp

2

Insert a new H11 lamp

3

Turn the bulb 1/4 turn clockwise to secure the bulb in the headlight

When installing a new light bulb, try not to touch the halogen glass bulb. Your task when installing a new light bulb is not to leave any greasy or oily stains on it.

If you have stained the glass bulb of a halogen lamp, then moisten a cloth with alcohol and carefully remove the stains from the glass.

Once you have purchased your new H11 bulb, insert it into the headlight housing and turn it 1/4 turn clockwise to lock it in place.

New low beam lamp installed

Replace the rubber headlight cover

After installing the new low beam lamp into the headlight, close it back with the rubber seal.

Replacing the high beam bulb for a Ford Focus

The high beam bulb in the headlight is located in the inner corner of the front optics.

Remove the rubber cap that protects the headlight from dirt, moisture and dust getting into it.

Rubber cover removed

Press the plastic button to disconnect the power connector from the high beam lamp

By removing the rubber plug at the rear of the headlight, you will have access to the high beam lamp. But you won’t be able to get it right away. To do this, you must first disconnect the power connector from the lamp.

Remove the retaining connector

Do as shown in the photo

Press the button to disconnect the connector

The photos above show in more detail how the clamping mechanism works to secure the connector that powers the high beam lamp.

This clamp design is based on a plug.

Free access to the high beam lamp (H1)

Enlarged photo of an old high beam lamp installed

Remove the old high beam bulb from the headlight

Grasp the metal contact of the high beam lamp with your fingers and pull the bulb towards you, removing it from the headlight housing.

Socket in the headlight for the high beam bulb

High beam lamp Osram H1 12V 55W (you can install a 65 W lamp)

Install a new H1 lamp into the headlight housing

Due to the fact that the round H1 high beam lamp for Ford Focus has a flat edge on one side, it is impossible to install the lamp incorrectly. Align the flat edge with the empty socket in the headlight and install the lamp into place.

New high beam lamp installed

Install the power connector by pressing it from the top

New high beam bulb installed and connected to power

Carefully insert the black plastic electrical connector directly into the base of the new high beam bulb.

Reinstall the rubber cover that blocks access to the inside of the headlight where the high beam bulb is located.

Replacing the front turn signal bulb for a Ford Focus

Now let's find out how to change the turn signal lamp in the headlight unit of a third generation Ford Focus.

Turn the plastic cap counterclockwise 1/4 turn

Removed plastic cover allowing access to the turn signal lamp

Turn signal lamp power connector

In order to change the turn signal bulb in the headlight, you must first remove the plastic protective cover by turning it 1/4 turn counterclockwise.

By unscrewing the cover, you will have access to the lamp power connector

Turn the lamp connector 1/4 turn counterclockwise

Pull out the lamp with the power connector and wires

Disconnect the lamp from the power connector

Once you have access to the turn signal lamp, you need to turn the plastic power connector for the lamp 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Next, pull out the connector along with the bulb from the headlight.

Turn signal lamp socket in headlight

Turn the bulb 1/4 turn clockwise to install it in the headlight

Replace the plastic cover by turning it clockwise

Insert the new bulb into the power socket and then install it into the headlight housing by inserting it into the appropriate socket. Next, turn the bulb 1/4 turn clockwise to secure the bulb into the headlight.

Be sure to reinstall the plastic headlight cover by turning it 1/4 turn clockwise.

Replacing side lamps for Ford Focus

And finally, let's look at how you can independently change the side lamp in the headlight unit of a Ford Focus car. Unfortunately, unlike other bulbs in this model, the marker bulbs in the headlights are the most difficult to replace. Especially if you have big hands.

The marker lamp is located at the edge of the outer corner of the headlamp

Access to the marker lamp through the oval rubber cover

Remove the rubber dust cover

Remove the rubber oval cover from the headlight to gain access to replace the marker bulb.

Try turning the lamp 1/4 turn counterclockwise with one finger

Remove the lamp inserted into the power socket from the headlight

Pull the old marker bulb out of the socket

In order to remove the old size bulb from the headlight, you need to stick your finger inside the headlight and turn it 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Next, your task is to get the lamp along with the power connector.

Check the functionality of the new marker lamp

Insert the bulb and connector back into the headlight. Attention. This is not easy to do.

After installing the headlight bulb in the headlight socket, turn it 1/4 turn clockwise

After installing a new marker light bulb into the power socket (connector), before installing it in the headlight, make sure that the new lamp is working properly.

The most difficult part of replacing a side lamp can be the process of installing it back into the headlight.

You may need to use a screwdriver or other tools as it is very difficult to install the lamp into the socket with one finger.

Once the bulb is in the headlight socket, turn it 1/4 turn clockwise to lock it in place.

Reinstall the protective cover for the parking lamp.

How to install a rear headlight on a car

And so we looked at the process of replacing the low beam, high beam, turn signal and side lights. Now it's time to install the headlight back on the car.

Place the headlight back where it should be

Tighten the headlight bolt from the inner corner

Tighten the headlight bolt from the outer corner

Check the functionality of the entire headlight

In order to install the headlight back on the car, you must use a screwdriver or sprocket to install the front optics mounting bolts and screw them into place one by one.

After you attach the headlight to the body, be sure to check the functionality of all the bulbs. To do this, alternately turn on the low and high beams, and also turn on the turn signals or hazard warning lights.

We hope you find our detailed guide helpful. As you can see, changing the headlight bulbs on Ford Focuses is not that difficult. So any driver can do it themselves.

Driving a car with inoperative “dimensions” is prohibited by the rules - any traffic police officer who records such a violation has the right to issue a fine to the driver. To replace a side light bulb that has burned out and gone out, you do not need to visit a car service center - every car enthusiast can perform this operation. The following instructions describe how to make the replacement correctly.

When is the replacement made?

Vehicle manufacturers do not provide clear regulations for carrying out this work. There are only 3 reasons why car enthusiasts change their side light bulbs to new ones as needed:

1. The light elements have failed - they have burned out or gone out due to external mechanical influence.
2. The owner of the car decided to install more modern LED bulbs.
3. The lights began to shine too dimly.

The first reason is clear and does not require explanation. Installing LEDs is a useful operation, since these elements shine well, last a long time and consume much less electricity. The main thing is to maintain the polarity of the contacts during the replacement process, otherwise the new light bulb may fail or the fuses will begin to blow.

As a rule, a car enthusiast does not pay attention to the decrease in the luminous flux of running lights until he replaces one burnt-out headlight bulb. Then it becomes noticeable how much dimmer the old element burns than the new one. The reason is the internal darkening of the base glass from settling metal particles emanating from the heated spiral. Therefore, it is recommended to update old “dimensions” in pairs.

To replace two side light bulbs, you do not need to create special conditions and drive the car into the garage - the work is carried out in any convenient place. What to do:

1. Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery.
2. Remove components and parts that block access to the headlight units from the engine compartment.
3. Remove the plastic protective caps covering the rear parts of the blocks where the light fixtures are located.

To change the side light bulb, you need to get to the headlights from the rear, having first removed the interfering elements. Depending on the make and model of the car, there may be an air filter housing, a battery, cooling system pipes, and so on near the headlight units. Decorative plastic panels and trims should also be removed.

Instructions for replacing lamps

Inside the headlight units of different cars there are 2 types of lamps and connectors - old and new (restyling). Replacing a pre-restyling type side light bulb is performed as follows:

1. Once you reach the back of the headlight, disconnect the power supply connector to the light element. There is no need to disconnect the sockets of powerful headlight lamps.
2. Grasp the connector and rotate 45–60° counterclockwise. Remove the element from the slot.
3. Carefully pull the light bulb out by the base without rotating it around its own axis.
4. Insert the new one in its place, making sure that the contacts line up correctly.
5. Connect the wires and check the functionality of the new part, then reassemble the unit in the reverse order.

Note. On different vehicle models, old-type elements can be rotated in different directions - clockwise and counterclockwise.

When installing a purchased lamp, you should not touch the base with your bare hands, as warned by the instructions included with each product. Before installation, wrap the glass flask with a soft rag or put on cloth gloves.

Updated versions of elements differ in overall dimensions and installation method. Replacing the lamp is done in the same way, only you do not need to disconnect the connectors and turn the socket - the part is removed from the socket along with the wires.

Another thing is that access to the light bulb is often limited - you cannot grasp the socket with your hand. In such cases, 2 options are practiced:

• use a special tool;
• First pull out the large headlight bulb, then take out the side light bulb.

The owners of some cars use the free space behind the headlights to install a gearbox that operates in liquefied gas engine power systems. Removing the unit to replace the lamp can be quite difficult.

Changing the light elements of the rear “dimensions” is much easier. The main work is removing the plastic and fabric trim from the luggage compartment side. The light bulbs are removed from the sockets in the manner described above.

Replacement of Toyota Camry dimensions, High and low beam headlight bulbs is a task that can be completed by anyone with basic electrical skills. If a light bulb burns out, it is quite possible to remove it and replace it with a new one yourself, having a simple set of tools at hand and knowing the peculiarities of the location of the dimensions of this foreign car. Contacting a car service center with such an insignificant problem as a burnt-out light bulb is unreasonably expensive and time-consuming. You can handle it on your own and do it replacement of Toyota Camry 40 dimensions and other cars of the Camry model range very quickly. You will only have to spend money on buying a new light bulb, which is not difficult to find.

Technically Replacing a Toyota Camry clearance lamp is done quite simply. The most difficult thing in this task is to remove the headlight by reaching its mounts in the body. But the optics can be left in place, limiting access to the light bulb sockets from the back of the optical device. You can get to them in several ways.

Access the headlight for replacing Camry 40 size can be done in two ways: from the wheel arch side and from the bumper side.

In the first case, this task is much easier to implement:

• turn the steering wheel in the direction opposite to the location of the headlight (if we change the bulbs in the left front headlight, then turn the wheel to the right, and vice versa);
• remove the wheel arch protection clamps and move it to the side by hand;
• take the base of the lamp and turn it 15 degrees counterclockwise, pulling it out of the socket;
• press the latch of the lamp socket connector with your finger and remove it completely from the headlight along with the socket.

If the lamp burns out, it must be replaced with a new one. For Replacing a Toyota Camry v40 parking light bulb Requires model 2825 (W5W). If there is a need to replace the high beam headlight bulb, you should purchase model HB3 (9005) in advance. The low beam requires an H11 bulb and the turn signal requires a 7440A.

It is not difficult to determine where exactly the headlight bulb on a Toyota Camry 40 is located: it is located slightly above the turn signal bulb. You can recognize the side light bulb by the black color of the socket. You can remove it in the same way as described above: take it by the base and turn it 1/4 turn counterclockwise, disconnecting the cartridge and the power supply. A new light bulb is installed using the same principle - you need to insert it into the socket and return it to its original place in the headlight housing, turning the base 15 degrees clockwise. In the same way, you can replace the high and low beam lamps, as well as the turn signal bulb.

How to remove the headlight to replace the bulb and wash the lens?

Do replacing a Toyota Camry headlight bulb can be done along with cleaning and washing the headlights. If you need to clean the optics from dirt and dust, returning the lens to its former shine, you will have to completely remove the headlight from under the bumper. This is also easy to do, but in this case access to it is only possible through the hood.

Headlight removal algorithm:

• Using a screwdriver, unscrew the two bolts of the metal plate under the seal under the hood;
• remove the metal strip above the headlight;
• unscrew the three bolts securing the headlight itself;
• carefully bend the bumper;
• carefully pull the headlight towards you;
• disconnect the bulbs and connectors;
• remove the optical device.

If the light bulb burns out, you can unscrew it and remove it from the clamp, then install a new one. It is advisable to disassemble the headlight removed from the housing for subsequent washing. To remove the headlight from the car body, you will need an 8” wrench, with which you can remove the electronic corrector. After this, you need to unscrew the fastenings of the rubber seals with a screwdriver and remove the sealing rings (there are only three of them). After the headlight is disassembled, you can wash the inside of it with detergent and distilled water.

Since the 6th generation Toyota Camry has a headlight with partitions, it may be more difficult to remove accumulated dust and dirt. It is recommended to use a small sponge to thoroughly rinse the sections. Some people use a clever method: they cut an ordinary dishwashing sponge into small squares and place them inside the headlight, filling them with water and detergent. In this way, it is possible to remove any remaining dust and dirt from the diffuser as thoroughly as possible.

After all manipulations with water, the headlight must be thoroughly dried before it occurs. Replacing a Camry 40 size light bulb. Before this, the headlight must be assembled in reverse order:

• install the corrector using an 8” wrench;
• put all the rubber seals in place, securing them with standard fasteners using a flat screwdriver;
• Turn the headlight adjusters so that the holes for the lamp are in the center.

Next, you need to connect all connectors and lamps to power. To return the headlight with new bulbs installed, you need to carefully bend the bumper again and place the optics in place so that it fits behind the special protrusion on the inside of the bumper. Next, screw back the three bolts securing the headlight and return the metal strip under the bumper to its place. Now replacement of dimensions of Toyota Camry 40 2006 is considered completed.

The same method is suitable for other cars of this brand. There may be differences in the optics of different models, so it is recommended to first study the registration certificate of a foreign car.

The principle of replacing side, turning, and taillight bulbs in a 6th generation Toyota is practically no different from the algorithm described above with headlights. At Toyota Camry v50 replacement rear lights With the simplest tools, it takes 10-15 minutes at most. The headlight can be removed, but you can also leave it in place, changing only the bulbs. For this:

• open the trunk;
• carefully unfasten the cover trim;
• find the insert for the side light bulb;
• turn the light bulb socket 1/4 counterclockwise;
• disconnect the contact and remove the light bulb;
• install a new one in its place, proceeding in reverse order.

If there is a need to completely remove the headlight, you will have to unscrew it with a key in three fastening places. Fast independent replacing the rear light of a Camry 50 completed, all that remains is to return the trunk lid trim to its place.

Often, replacing light bulbs in a Toyota Camry occurs as part of a small optics tuning. Experts recommend using certified lighting devices, purchasing them from official dealers or licensed auto parts stores. When tuning optics, give preference to modern LED bulbs, which have a longer service life and are less likely to fail.

Replacing lamps in the front headlight unit of Daewoo Matiz

Breaking the spiral of light bulbs is a fairly common occurrence; in this report I will write how to replace burnt-out front parking light bulbs on a Daewoo Matiz. These instructions can also be used to replace lamps head light, the only difference is in the lamps used.

I decided to use light-emitting diode (LED) analogues of lamps, not only because they are low-power, but primarily because, according to the manufacturers, they have an incomparably longer service life compared to conventional lamps. During the process I took several photographs, which I suggest you familiarize yourself with. 🙂

From tools and materials we will need a Phillips screwdriver and a lamp with a W5W base. For head light You will need a lamp with an H4 socket.

First of all, you need to remove the plastic cover holding the front headlight unit. To do this, you only need to unscrew one screw, using a Phillips screwdriver.

Rice. 1 Removing the plastic cover

The headlight unit is held in place by three 10mm bolts. It is easiest to unscrew the one that is in plain sight; the other two, located under the front of the headlight, are more difficult to unscrew.

Replacing a lamp in a Daewoo Matiz headlight

If for some reason you have not yet been to the World Matizov channel, I highly recommend checking it out first

Headlight Matiz: lamp replacement head light

How to replace light bulb in the headlight head light Matiz? Watch the next master class from Mir Matizov! Useful

Rice. 2 Bolts that need to be unscrewed

After all the screws are unscrewed, remove the headlight unit from the mounts, which allows you to gain access to the rubber plugs that prevent moisture from getting inside the headlight.

Rice. 3 Block headlight Daewoo Matiz in the extracted state

We disconnect the power wires and see the back of the lamps. Lamp side lights is removed together with the socket, and the lamp head light held by a clamp.

Rice. 4 Back of the lamp head light

We replace the lamp with a new one and repeat all the steps in the reverse order.

Rice. 5 New / old lamps for comparison

Rice. 6 Lamps head light now look yellow compared to LED dimensions

Rice. 7 Appearance at night

A large number of cars have appeared in the modern world, the demand for personal transport is growing every day and it is not surprising that along with this the demand for auto repair shop services is also increasing. Specialists at the service station are ready to fulfill every requirement of the car enthusiast, but nothing comes for free. Of course, serious damage should only be repaired by professionals, but what if you only need to replace a light bulb?

This article discusses a problem such as a burnt-out light bulb in a headlight on a Hyundai car, Solaris model. Not everyone wants to take such a problem to a car repair shop, so below we describe the basic steps that need to be taken when replacing this part. It is immediately worth noting that there is no difference in the location of the light source. Work can be carried out on both the left and right headlights. Work on both blocks is carried out in the same way.

Replacement process

You can replace the lamps in a few moves, perhaps thanks to the technological solutions used in the production of Solaris. This advantage of this foreign car can please any car enthusiast, even one who is not very experienced in terms of vehicle repair.

• Turn the protective cover on the back of the headlight counterclockwise and remove it.

• Pull the plastic socket out of the headlight housing.
• We take out the lamp from the socket.
• We replace it with a new one.
• We assemble everything in reverse order.

There is no need to perform any further actions; the whole process is completed in a few fairly simple steps. However, after the work has been done, you need to check the functionality of the new lamp; for this, a small diagnostic is carried out that does not require professional skills. It is performed in two stages:

• The side lights of the Solaris are turned on, and the operation is visually checked.
• If the dimensions do not light up, then the fuse may be faulty, which can be checked by removing it from its seat.

The side light lamps on the Hyundai Solaris are baseless, with a power of 5 Watts.

Many car enthusiasts do not like the standard color that the lamp emits, so they decide to take such actions for completely different reasons. Many people replace halogen lamps with LED lamps to slightly change the appearance of the car. White color is really much more pleasant to the human eye than yellow. Also, many believe that such a replacement can have an impact on safety, since the white color illuminates the road better than the stock yellow color. Each car enthusiast must independently determine whether he wants to change the lamps to others or whether he is comfortable with ordinary ones.

Also, any car enthusiast driving a Hyundai Solaris should know some details that seem insignificant, but are still important. The low and high beam is emitted by one H4 halogen lamp with a power consumption of 55/60 Watts. If your low or high beam headlights stop shining, the lamps are changed in pairs to avoid differences in color shades. You shouldn’t skimp on this, if only for reasons of the car’s appearance.

Important

There are some things that are better to learn from this article rather than from personal experience, since failure to follow simple rules can lead to a pointless waste of money and time.

Avoid installing cheap Chinese lamps, otherwise you will have to change them very often. It is also worth noting the quality of such parts, they are far from the original, and this directly affects the safety of both your own and oncoming cars. If we talk more about oncoming traffic, bad headlights can blind drivers.

It is not recommended to install lamps of higher power, as this can lead to clouding of the outer plastic of the headlights and poor light transmission, which will also greatly affect the light transmittance of the glass of the lighting device, and therefore the safety of driving at night.

To replace headlight bulbs, you need to disconnect the three-pin plug from the lamp terminals.