1A Auto Video Library
Our how-to videos have helped repair over 100 million vehicles.
Enter Vehicle Year Make Model

Specify your vehicle's year, make and model to guarantee fit.

installation video player icon

How To Replace 3rd Brake Light Bulbs 2000-07 Ford Focus 4 Door

Created on: 2014-01-31

Watch this video to learn how to replace the 3rd brake light bulbs in your 00-07 Ford Focus. 1A Auto shows you how to do it yourself!

  1. step 1 :Removing the Third Brake Light
    • Open the trunk
    • Pry the two clips off the brake light with a flat blade screwdriver
    • Pull the brake light down
    • Disconnect the brake light wiring harness
  2. step 2 :Servicing the Brake Light Bulbs
    • Release the bulb bracket tabs
    • Pull off the bulb bracket
    • Pull any bulbs that remained in the brake light out
    • Push those bulbs into the bulb bracket if you are reusing them
    • Pull any bulbs that need to be replaced out of the bulb bracket
    • Push new bulbs into the bulb bracket
    • Push the bulb bracket into the brake light
  3. step 3 :Installing the Brake Light
    • Connect the brake light wiring harness
    • Push the brake light into place
    • Push in the brake light clips
    • Close the trunk

Brought to you by 1AAuto.com, your source for quality replacement parts and the best service on the Internet.

Hi, I'm Don from 1A Auto. I hope this how-to video helps you out, and next time you need parts for your vehicle, think of 1AAuto.com. Thanks.

In this video, we show you how to replace and service your third brake light on this 2005 Ford Focus. The only tool that you're going to need for this is a flat blade screwdriver.

Open up your trunk and on the back of your third brake light you'll see these two clips. Using a flat blade screwdriver pry out the center and pull it free. Then pull out the bottom part and that third brake light should pop free. Now, you want to disconnect this harness. Push the tab and pull it free.

To access your bulbs, you want to push in on these metal tabs and pull up on the plastic part. Do the same thing on this side, and for any bulbs left behind just pull them out and push them back into place. If you want to replace a bulb you just pull it out, push the new one in and then line up this light bracket and push it back into the third brake light assembly. Making sure all those tabs are reconnected, replace your harness. Push the third brake light back up in place and replace the bottom part of the clip and then the center. Do the same thing on the other side and you're all set.

We hope this video helps you out. Brought to you by www.1AAuto.com, your source for quality replacement parts and the best service on the Internet. Please feel free to call us toll-free, 888-844-3393. We're the company that's here for you on the Internet and in person.

2005 - 2007  Ford  Focus
2004 - 2007  Ford  Focus
2003 - 2003  Ford  Focus
2000 - 2002  Ford  Focus

Tail Light

Ford Focus Driver & Passenger Side 2 Piece Tail Light Set DEPO 1ALTP00488

Part Details:

  • Black Housing
  • 2 Piece
  • Features and Benefits
  • (1) Passenger Side Tail Light
  • (1) Driver Side Tail Light
$114.95
recommended video

How To Replace Third Brake Light Bulbs 1996-2007 Ford Taurus

This video from 1A Auto shows you how to replace the third brake light bulbs on your 96-07 Ford Taurus. Save money and do it yourself!

Share on:
Go To Top

Same Day Shipping

Need your part faster? Choose expedited shipping at checkout.

Guaranteed To Fit

Highest quality, direct fit replacement auto parts enforced to the strictest product standards.

USA Customer Support

Exceeding customers' expectations, our team of passionate auto enthusiasts are here to help.

Instructional Video Library

Thousands of how-to auto repair videos to guide you step-by-step through your repair.