How do you remove the rear light cover in order to replace the turn signal bulb in a 2007 Ford Focus hatchback?

faulty earth wire on the wiring cluster for the heat light check with a meter and fix the earthing point.

u can access it from the inside but u have to remove the panels first to reach for it. U can do it, good luck.

Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (coupe)

1. Make sure the headlamp control

is in the OFF position and then

open the hatchback.

2. From inside the luggage

compartment remove the wing nut

of the rear light assembly cover.

3. Using a Phillips screw driver

remove the screw. The lamp is still

retained by a spring loaded clip.

Remove by gently pulling out the

light housing.

4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise as far as possible and pull it

out.

5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.

Install in reverse order.

Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (sedan)

1. Make sure the headlamp control

is in the OFF position and then

open the trunk.

2. From inside the luggage

compartment remove the three wing

nuts of the light housing.

3. Gently pull the light housing to

the outside.

4. Turn the bulb socket

counterclockwise and pull it out.

5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
Install in reverse order.

Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (wagon)

1. Make sure the headlamp control

is in the OFF position and then

open the hatchback.

2. Using a screw driver remove the

fixings and trim from the body.

3. Remove the socket from the lamp

assembly

4. Pull the bulb straight out of the

socket.
Install in reverse order.


Hope this helps.

Zeppelinx12

You don't, you replace it from inside boot (trunk)

You don't. The bulb is in a socket that can be removed from the backside of the light. Usually with a twist.

How To Install Replace Remove Rear Inside Door Panel Ford Focus 00-07 1AAuto.com

Pop the Hatchback open and remove the connectors
from the top of the bumper cover.

Optional Step: Using a Floor Jack, raise both sides
of the car in the back, supporting both sides with
jack stands, and remove the rear wheels.

Using Torx Bits, remove the inner rear wheel well
lining.

Get behind the rear wheel well and loosen the bolts
holding the bumper brackets on. They're pretty
difficult to find and remove. Be Patient. Do the
same to the other side.

Remove the rear bumper cover by pulling the cover
outward from the part nearest the wheel on both
sides. Once removed, take off the 2 black mounting
brackets from the bumper cover.

Should be accessable from inside the trunk, behind the panel. Turn bulb holder counter clock wise, and remove from socket.

On all newer cars you do not take off the cover. If you look directly behind where the bulb is that you want to replace(this will be under the hood) you will see where the bulb goes. To remove unplug wires then the large black ring that holds the bulb in turn it counter clockwise. Remove old bulb and replace with a new one being careful not to touch the glass part of the new bulb. Then reinstall the bulb will only go in one way.

try taking the inside trim off inthe boot there should be an area were u can get at the bulbs with out taking the whole light out