how do i change brake light bulb on 2005 ford fiesta?

thanks folks, that's a sneaky thumb screw, done and dusted in 5 minutes

floody
September 2013

Amazing, thank you so much this was really helpful about the hidden wing nut....easy peasy after these instructions. X

Little G
September 2013

The two star shaped screws are in fact TORX screws - you will need a T25 screwdriver to unscrew them, available from Halfords.

Gary Child
September 2012

I have a 2007 Fiesta. All I had to do was undo the two screws on the cover. Gently pull the bottom of the fixing away (out of the bottom grommet) & reach around & grip the bulb holder & twist. The bulb holder is on quite long wires so you can see to change the bulb. Revese those steps & check it works before re screwing the cover back on. The hardest bit is finding a screwdriver bit that fits the screws.

davidgeman
January 2012

thank-you!

mike
December 2011

thanks

derek
September 2011

Fantastic thought I would never find out how to get it off!

GazD
July 2011

Great ford design. Stick to making tractors.

John Deere
June 2011

Tried to change the brake light but the light assembly would not come off after undoing the the two screws did not want to crack the assembly

j Day
May 2011

remove a plastic wing nut situated inside the boot area 'hidden' behind a small flap in the trim. then remove the 2 philips screws and the entire unit will pull away. release 6 clips, 3 down each side and 2 more clips, 1 at the top and 1 at the bottom and you'll gain access to the bulbs.
just two points to add to the above: The 2 screws* are situated between the inside of the light fitting and the rubber boot trim hence not inside the boot area.
*The philips screws are in fact star shapped screws and a philips bit damages them!

fiesta owner 2005
October 2009

remove a plastic wing nut situated inside the boot area 'hidden' behind a small flap in the trim. then remove the 2 philips screws and the entire unit will pull away. release 6 clips, 3 down each side and 2 more clips, 1 at the top and 1 at the bottom and you'll gain access to the bulbs

tony
April 2008