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How to replace the headlight bulbs 2015 – 2020 Ford F-150 GEN 13

To replace the headlight bulbs on your F-150 GEN 13 it couldnt’ be easier. You will be asked to access the lightbulbs, replace the low beam bulb, replace the high beam bulb as well as carry out a few other steps. You can carry out this tutorial of 8 chapters in 10 minutes. Bring your 5,5 mm socket and your ratchet and let’s get started!

Duration

10 minutes

Number of steps

8

Difficulty out of 5

1

Average savings

$15

Parts You Will Need

Tools You Will Need

Step-by-Step Installation

Chapter 1:

Access the lightbulbs

Step 1/5

To replace the headlight bulbs, you need to move the mudguard aside to gain full access.

Chapter 1:

Step 2/5

Using a ratchet and a 5,5mm socket, remove the three screws attaching the mudguard to the fender.

Chapter 1:

Step 3/5

Unscrew the rivet holding the mudguard.

Chapter 1:

Step 4/5

Using a fork, remove the rivet.

Chapter 1:

Step 5/5

You can now pull back the mudguard.

Chapter 2:

Tips

Step 1/1

To increase the lifespan of the bulbs, we would suggest never touching the glass with your fingers or cleaning them carefully with paper towels before putting them back.

Chapter 3:

Replace the low beam bulb

Step 1/6

Start by removing the upper shutter cover.

Chapter 3:

Step 2/6

To replace the H11 low beam bulb, remove the light bulb socket from the headlight housing, turn it counterclockwise and pull it out.

Chapter 3:

Step 3/6

Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by spreading the retaining tabs, then pull on the pod. You can use a flat head screwdriver.

Chapter 3:

Step 4/6

Take the new bulb. Put the new light bulb in the socket.

Chapter 3:

Step 5/6

Put the bulb into the headlight housing and turn it clockwise to lock it in place.

Chapter 3:

Step 6/6

Put the shutter cover back on.

Chapter 4:

Replace the high beam bulb

Step 1/6

Remove the lower shutter cover.

Chapter 4:

Step 2/6

To replace the 9005 high beam lightbulb, remove the light bulb socket from the headlight housing, turn it counterclockwise and pull it out.

Chapter 4:

Step 3/6

Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by lifting the retaining tab, then pull on the pod.

Chapter 4:

Step 4/6

Take the new bulb. Put the new light bulb in the socket.

Chapter 4:

Step 5/6

Put the bulb into the headlight housing and turn it clockwise to lock it in place.

Chapter 4:

Step 6/6

Put the shutter cover back on.

Chapter 5:

Replace turn signal bulb

Step 1/3

Remove the turn signal bulb socket by turning it counterclockwise.

Chapter 5:

Step 2/3

To remove the turn signal light bulb, simply pull on it.

Chapter 5:

Step 3/3

Take the new bulb. Put the new bulb into the socket, then insert the whole thing into the light, and turn it clockwise to lock it in place.

Chapter 6:

Replace fog light bulb

Step 1/4

Remove the power connector from the fog light bulb by lifting the tab and pulling on the connector.

Chapter 6:

Step 2/4

To remove the H10 fog light bulb, turn the light bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out.

Chapter 6:

Step 3/4

Take the new bulb. Put the bulb back and turn it clockwise to lock it in place.

Chapter 6:

Step 4/4

Reconnect the connector.

Chapter 7:

Finalise the reassembly

Step 1/2

Put the mudguard back in place. Put the rivet back in place.

Chapter 7:

Step 2/2

Screw back in the three screws that hold the mudguard on the fender.

Chapter 8:

Replace the parking light bulb

Step 1/6

Pull on the hood release lever and open the hood. Then, disconnect the connector by pressing the plastic tab.

Chapter 8:

Step 2/6

To remove the parking light bulb socket from the headlight housing, turn it counterclockwise and pull it out.

Chapter 8:

Step 3/6

Simply pull the bulb out to remove it.

Chapter 8:

Step 4/6

Take the new bulb. Put the new bulb into the socket, then insert the whole thing into the light, and turn it clockwise to lock it in place.

Chapter 8:

Step 5/6

Plug the electrical connector back in.

Chapter 8:

Step 6/6

Operation complete.