2011 Ford Fiesta Headlight Replacement

はじめに

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.

必要な工具と部品

手順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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手順2

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

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手順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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手順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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手順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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手順6

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

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手順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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手順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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手順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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手順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.