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How to Replace Tail Light 2005-07 Ford Focus

Created on: 2014-01-31

How to install, repair, fix, change or replace a broken, damaged, burned out, cracked, faded, cloudy or chipped taillight on Ford Focus, years 05, 06, and 07.

  1. step 1 :Removing the Tail Light
    • Twist the thumb screws on the back of the tail light out by hand
    • Push in on the tabs on the wiring harness and pull them free
  2. step 2 :Servicing the Bulbs
    • Twist the bulb socket counterclockwise out of the light
    • Pull the bulb off of the socket
    • Push on the new bulb
    • Twist the bulb clockwise into the light
  3. step 3 :Installing the New Tail Light
    • Reconnect the wiring harness to the headlight
    • Line up the studs on the headlight bracket to the holes on the vehicle
    • Replace the thumb screws into the tail light

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In this video, we're going to show you how to replace and service your taillights on this 2005 Ford Focus. There are no tools required for this. All you need are new taillights from 1AAuto.com.

On the back of your taillight you'll see these three thumb screws. We'll just fast-forward as Don twists those out by hand. Once those are removed your taillight pulls out. To disconnect these harnesses, push in on the tabs and pull it free. They can be a little difficult to remove. Just move them back and forth while pushing in those tabs, and eventually they will pull free.

To service your taillight bulbs, just twist the socket out, pull the old bulb out, push the new one in, and twist your socket back into place. For this bulb, it's the same thing. Just twist it out, pull the bulb out, push the new one in, and twist the socket back into place.

Reconnect your two harnesses, line up the studs on the taillight, and push it back into place. And we'll just fast-forward as Don replaces those three thumb screws.

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

05-07 Ford Focus Tail Light Pair for Sedan

2005-07 Ford Focus Sedan Driver & Passenger Side 2 Piece Tail Light Set DIY Solutions LHT07490

Part Details:

  • 2 Piece
  • (1) Passenger Side Tail Light
  • (1) Driver Side Tail Light
$61.95
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