Focus brake light access.

Coolhandluke

Can anyone tell me how to get at the rear brakelight bulb on my Focus as it needs replaced?
There is one screw that is visable but after removing it the light cluster housing still remains in place.

what-a-save

Hi Coolhandluke,
If you open the hatchback and look in the boot, on the left/right depending which side you want to get at, you will see a yellow plastic nut located on the side plastic moulding. Just to the right/left there is a black plastic nut facing to the rear of the car, undo that nut (no tools needed) you will find that secures the bottom part of the light cluster, you will feel the cluster loosen. There are then a couple of location lugs that locate the light cluster to the bodywork of the car. You need to 'Wiggle' the cluster a little and it will free up. Sounds awkward but its not difficult.
All the best.

goldspanners

not sure about the nut above talks about.
there is only one torx screw holding the light cluster on firmly,it has 2 locating dowels,one at the top and one at the bottom,they can be very tight,i was worried i was going to snap mine when i took the back lights off,but with a bit of wiggling and some force they do come off,i too was worried there was a hidden screw or something i missed.