A real car owner always carefully monitors the technical condition of his iron horse. Timely diagnostics and timely elimination of all arising problems will help to avoid problem situations on the road. For example, working headlights ensure road safety at night. But, unfortunately, very often the headlights fail and need to be replaced. Servicing a foreign car in the service costs a lot of money, so the procedure for replacing a block headlight can be done by hand so as not to spend extra money.
It is necessary
Flat screwdriver, soft cloth, brushes
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, you need to purchase a headlamp assembly. This is not as easy as it seems at first glance. The fact is that currently there are a lot of fakes on the market. Many of them are not inferior in quality to the original headlights, but they may differ in color or other external characteristics. Review your vehicle manual and documentation. There you can find the part code by which you will look for it. The most ideal option is to order a spare part from the manufacturer. So you will protect yourself from buying a fake. However, the new headlight also costs a lot. Therefore, there is another option - look at the showdowns and forums of the Ford club for the headlights you need. Surely someone will find it in good condition.
Step 2
After purchasing the headlight, you can proceed directly to the replacement. To do this, select a location. You can do this procedure outdoors if the weather permits. It is best to change the headlight in the garage. Make sure the work area is well lit. Use a diode flashlight as it is brighter. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery. This will drain your vehicle. This is necessary so that a short circuit does not accidentally occur and you are not jerked by an electric current.
Step 3
The headlamp is secured with a screw. It must be carefully unscrewed. After that, use a flat screwdriver to press the right and left clips of the headlight. The best way to do this is to use a plastic or hard rubber screwdriver to avoid breaking or scratching the plastic clips. In the absence of such, you can use the usual one, but you need to act very carefully. Now carefully move the headlight away from the body, now only wires connect it to the car. Do not jerk the headlight too much, as you may inadvertently break the wires. You just have to squeeze out the fastener and carefully disconnect the wiring block. The headlamp is now completely disconnected. It is best to carefully clean the area where the headlamp was located, as it usually accumulates a large amount of dirt and dust. Therefore, study carefully the attachment points of the headlight. Also pay special attention to the wiring block. There are many holes in it, which easily get dust or dirt particles. Before installing a new headlamp, blow out the wiring harness.
