2004 FORD FOCUS bulb

Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (coupe)
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position and then
open the hatchback.
2. From inside the luggage
compartment remove the wing nut
of the rear light assembly cover.
3. Using a Phillips screw driver
remove the screw. The lamp is still
retained by a spring loaded clip.
Remove by gently pulling out the
light housing.
4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise as far as possible and pull it
out.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (sedan)
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position and then
open the trunk.
2. From inside the luggage
compartment remove the three wing
nuts of the light housing.
3. Gently pull the light housing to
the outside.
4. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and pull it out.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
Install in reverse order.
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Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (wagon)
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position and then
open the hatchback.
2. Using a screw driver remove the
fixings and trim from the body.
3. Remove the socket from the lamp
assembly
4. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position.
2. Reach under the bumper cover
and remove the bulb socket from
the foglamp by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the foglamp bulb.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing side marker bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position.
2. Reach under the front fender and
grasp the bulb socket, turn the light
housing counterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb straight out.
Install in reverse order.
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Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs
Sedan
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position and open the
luggage compartment.
2. Using a screw driver remove the
trim from the tailgate.
3. Pull the bulb holder from the
lamp assembly.
4. Pull the bulb straight out.
Install in reverse order.
Coupe and wagon
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position.
2. Remove the screws using a torx
T20 screwdriver and then remove
the plastic cover.
3. Unclip the bulb holder from the
reflector.
4. Pull the bulb straight out.
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position.
2. Insert a flathead screwdriver in
the recess and pry out the complete
light assembly.
3. Pull the bulb straight out.
Install in reverse order.
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Replacing the luggage compartment lamp
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position.
2. Carefully pry out the light
assembly from the holder with a
flathead screwdriver.
3. Pull the bulb straight out.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing interior lamps
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position.
2. Switch off the interior lamps
(middle switch position).
3. Pry out the light assembly with a
flat screw driver at the side opposite
the switch.
Install in reverse order
Replacing reading bulbs
1. Open the reading lamp assembly.
2. Pull the bulb straight out and
replace it.
3. After the bulb has been replaced,
close the lamp assembly.
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choosing the right fuel ...........183
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................187
detergent in fuel .....................184
filling your vehicle with fuel .180,182, 185
filter, specifications ........184, 207
fuel pump shut-off switch .....127
improving fuel economy ........185
octane rating ...................183, 212
quality ......................................184
running out of fuel .................184
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................180
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......127
Fuses ..................................128 –129
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............182
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................185
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................127
Headlamps ...................................38 aiming ........................................39
bulb specifications ....................42
daytime running lights .............38
flash to pass ..............................39
high beam .................................39
turning on and off ....................38
Heating heater only system ...................34
Hood ..........................................165
I
Ignition ...............................107, 212 Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..99
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................189
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................161
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and interior .39
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......139
K
Keyless entry system autolock .....................................61
Keys positions of the ignition .........107
L
Lamps bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................42
daytime running light ...............38
fog lamps ...................................38
headlamps .................................38
headlamps, flash to pass ..........39
instrument panel, dimming .....39
interior lamps ...........................42
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................41
Lights, warning and indicator ....10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........112
Load limits .................................119
Locks autolock .....................................61
childproof ..................................62
Lubricant specifications ...210, 212
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