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[Kernowman]

HOW TO... change the headlamp & high beam bulbs on a ford Mondeo.


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Tools required...

Long flat blade screwdriver
or
ratchet, long extension bar and a T30 torque bit.

Pop the bonnet and positon bonnet stay securely.
Now remove the 3 black push plugs securing the plastic cover around bonnet catch.

[Kernowman]

Next remove the 2 bolts securing the front grill and lift off.. you'll need to ease open the clips to release it.

[Kernowman]

Now remove the 3 bolts securing the headlight unit...

[Kernowman]

Next.. remove the main connector block.
Tilt the unit forward at the top and gentle ease out.... then as it clears bodywork remove the indicator connector.

[Kernowman]

Now lay the headlight lens down on the small platform on front of body work ...or on a bench.
Ease the wire retainer off the back plate and remove backplate.

[Kernowman]

Now to remove the bulb connector, release the wire retainer clip and remove the bulb.
When refitting the new bulb DO NOT touch the glass part of the bulb with bare fingers... the grease/dirt on you fingers will damage the glass.

See last picture for the High/pass bulb.

[Kernowman]

Refitting is a reversal of the previous.... make sure the headlight is back in it's original position before securing bolts.. 
You have just saved yourself a garage bill of 50.00 +
And feel better for it.. 

[half-pint]

Mondeos are one of the biggest pains in the butt for changing the headlight...and why oh why do the bulbs have to go in the rain..then you got to stand outside..miserable...while that last screw just turns and turns and does not release?

[Kernowman]

PMSL.... that's why I have an Estima.. 

[half-pint]

PMSL.... that's why I have an Estima.. 

yeah but i have an esty with no sidelights...cause they are an even bigger pain to get too!

[Kernowman]

Lol.. the ones in the bumper... not that hard.. better if you ahve small hands.. 

[mr mince]

Lol.. the ones in the bumper... not that hard.. better if you ahve small hands.. 

Even I can reach them

[half-pint]

ok so just too much hassle to do them so far then..lol
anyone know what bulbs I need...if I order them....then i may have to visit mince..lol( as he has small hands ) :-p

[Kernowman]

not sure... 21w single filament 12v bulbs... but don't know the size code..

I think  THESE are the right ones..

[mr mince]

not sure... 21w single filament 12v bulbs... but don't know the size code..

I think  THESE are the right ones..

Not on an Emmy mk1, think they're peanut style but to be honest it would be best to take one out and visit Halfords across the road from me and compare.

Might be worth a laugh asking them if they have bulbs for an Estima first

[half-pint]

not sure... 21w single filament 12v bulbs... but don't know the size code..

I think  THESE are the right ones..

Not on an Emmy mk1, think they're peanut style but to be honest it would be best to take one out and visit Halfords across the road from me and compare.

Might be worth a laugh asking them if they have bulbs for an Estima first

so a visit to you John then over to halfrauds?

[Kernowman]

Lol...  I avoid Halfrauds like the plague...

[mr mince]

Lol...  I avoid Halfrauds like the plague...

Cheaper than going anywhere else for bulbs, it's less than 1/4 mile from my house

so a visit to you John then over to halfrauds?

Easiest way to get the right bulb

[Kernowman]

Motorfactors is another 1/4 mile away... so drive past Halfrauds to get to factors..

[Mothsiri]

Lol...  I avoid Halfrauds like the plague...

Likewise! :

[mr mince]

Motorfactors is another 1/4 mile away... so drive past Halfrauds to get to factors..

Half**ds is actually so close to my house I could actually go there convince them that parts from cars in this country do fit imports and get home before I'd been served at the local factors.......or just walk there and save the fuel instead

[half-pint]

I am not walking...we can go in my car! :-)

[mr mince]

I am not walking...we can go in my car! :-)

Don't worry I only go by foot when my bus is already broken, we'll go in mine as I'll have a bit under the wheel arch off of yours