2011 Ford Fiesta Headlight Replacement

Introduction

This guide shows readers how to replace the indicator light bulb for a 2011 Ford Fiesta. This bulb signals other drivers while making lane changes on the road. The frequent use of the indicator bulb can cause the fuse to blow, or at times the bulb will burn out. In this guide, I will provide steps needed to replace the bulb. I also want to encourage readers to fix simple car repairs and hopefully use the skills gained in the other parts of their lives. People spend thousands of dollars on car repairs each year. I want to show readers that a mechanical background is sometimes not needed and that people can save a lot of money by using this guide.

What you need

Step 1 Indicator Bulb

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Park the car where you have room to work.
Check that the hand brake is on and the engine is off.
Wait for the car to cool down before opening the hood. The hot air from the engine may damage the eyes and cause burns.
Ensure that the car has rested for at least 30 minutes.

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Step 2

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Pull the hood release under the driver's dashboard towards you.

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Step 3

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Make sure there is space to insert fingers. If not, repeat step 2.
Push the yellow hood release to the left to open the hood.

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Step 4

Lift the hood with one hand and place the strut upright in the correct position.
Place strut in the hole to the left of the hood.

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Step 5

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Use a flathead screwdriver to loosen the lower retained screw.
Collect the screws and store them somewhere safe.

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Step 6

Remove the upper retained screw.
Store the screw in a safe place.

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Step 7

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Carefully remove the headlight.
The headlight is attached to three electrical connectors.
Gently pull up and towards your body.
Set the headlight to the side.

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Step 8

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Press both ends of the bulb container to remove the electrical connector from the bulb container.

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Step 9

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Pull out the bulb from the headlight.
Press both ends of the electrical connector to separate from the bulb container.

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Step 10

Make sure you do not hold the glass surface with your bare hands. The bulb may malfunction from the sweat in your hands.
Hold the black part of the bulb.
The bulb might break, so be sure to wear gloves and protective glasses.