How do you change a headlight in a 2007 Ford Focus?

Answer 1

Save the money of having someone else do it. I bought the bulb for $10.99 at Auto Zone and did it myself. First of all, it's difficult to see what you're doing because the bulb goes in under a support bar. That being said, you may want a mirror so you can see. Remove the rubber covering - it has two tabs, just pull and it will pop off (it is, however, more difficult to put back on!) The wires are all connected into a plug that "plugs in" to the bulb, but there is a small catch. You'll need to reach in and turn the unit that holds the bulb to the right until it pops out. It's very easy to do, you just can't really see what you're doing! Once it's out, find the catch on the bulb and remove the wiring (the unit on the bulb looks like a wall socket and the wires are the plug). Now, you can reverse the process to replace everything. I found it easier to put the bulb with the holding unit (it's like a large plastic nut) back in before plugging the wires into it. It's easiest to look at your headlight and see what you're doing because there are three small brackets that have to line up for the headlight to push all the way in. Once the headlight is in, turn the holding unit until it clicks meaning it's secure. Then, line up the wiring - it's in a cashing that is like a half-moon so it's easy to line up. Then resecure the rubber covering. It took me 30 minutes of fooling with it to get it done from start to finish and that's without knowing what I was doing. Just get under the hood and you'll do fine!