How to replace a lightbulb on a Ford Fiesta

We show you how to replace a headlight bulb on a Ford Fiesta

Lawrence Minnie

23 Aug 2021 · 09:00Car Ownership

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Light it up

The Ford Fiesta is one of the last standing models from Ford that is not a bakkie or SUV, but this doesn't mean that there aren't still thousands of them out there on our roads. If you happen to be the proud owner of one of these stylish city cars you will want to keep it in it's best operating condition and this can be done by tackling small maintenance tasks as the crop up.

Replacing a burnt out headlight bulb is one of these tasks that you can do right at home with minimal tools and if you follow our tutorial below you can be done in a matter of minutes.

You will need:

Torx Bits and driver and a large flat head screwdriver
Replacement H7 style bulbs
Soft cloth

Let’s get started.

1. Open the bonnet

2. Begin by removing the two small Torx screws on top of the headlight at each corner.

3. The cluster should simply pop out of place.

4. Unclip the connector plug.

5. Locate the rubber seal cap on the back of the housing and remove it by pulling on the tab.

6. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb

7. Remove the old bulb.

9. Replace the bulb and reassemble in reverse order.

Written by Lawrence Minnie

Lawrence has been involved with motorsports for almost 30 years. Whether it's two wheels or four, if it has an engine, he will try to race it. This love of motor vehicles has led him to ride, drive, film, photograph, and write about his passion. Freelance for a while but now a permanent fixture on the AutoTrader team for over 7 years, Lawrence contributes written, photographic, and video content for AutoTrader and AutoTrader Bikes.Read more