How to Replace Headlights 11-13 Ford Fiesta
Difficulty: Intermediate · About 50 min · Ford Fiesta
Replace and aim the headlight assembly on a 2011-2013 Ford Fiesta.
Tools you will need
- Flat blade screwdriver
- Rust penetrant
- T30 driver
- Trim tool set
Parts and supplies
- Headlight assembly
Steps
- Remove the old headlight
Remove its three T30 bolts, pry its body clip loose, firmly pull the headlight up and toward the windshield, then disconnect its two metal tabs and four electrical connectors.
- Install the new headlight
Slot its bottom plastic guide into the bumper lip, reconnect the four connectors and two metal clips, clip the body clip in, then tighten the three T30 bolts.
- Aim the beam
Mark the headlight bulb's center height on a wall 25 feet away, turn the lights on, then turn the adjusting screws until the passenger beam sits about two inches below that mark and the driver beam about four inches below it.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.