Ford Flex HID (Xenon) bulb replacement (how to)
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- DIY this Xenon headlight replacement, partially thanks to the Ford Flex Forum guys. Saved about $900 based on what the Ford dealership quoted me for one headlight. Yes, it is true that you need to remove the bumper cover, but it is not all that difficult to do.
Great BUMPER COVER REMOVAL VIDEO...BUT...I side with the many below noting that bumper cover removal IS NOT required to replace the bulb.
1. remove circular rubber cap.
2. carefully turn the square metal bulb counterclockwise approx. 1/4 turn.
3. slightly bend the electrical connector cord to allow removal through the round hole.
4. Very slowly and gently back out the bulb after clearing the bulb housing.
5. Pull out bulb and connector cable far enough to remove connector (only pliers needed-no clips). 6. insert connector onto bulb.
7. With connector at 3 O'clock position, gently work bulb through access hole and into housing. DO NOT FORCE.
8. When inserted properly, does not take a lot to turn clockwise to lock position (which will leave connector at the 6 O'clock position.
9.Reinsert Rubber Plug.
WARNING: If you turn on lights, the bulb element gets VERRRRY Hot. I replaced a "dim" bulb to match my new bright one. After only 30 seconds on before I turned off and started removing, I burned my finger badly.
I believe the extra work and risk of damaging bumper cover are not worth it. BUT, if you retitled this video "Ford Flex Bumper cover removal for headlight lens access" it would be spot on!
My son did his in less than 30 minutes. Didn't remove the bumper or grille assembly. Just reached in and took the black round cover off each side. 2010 Flex Limited. But the video was still helpful in getting the bulbs out and back in. Thank you.
I did what Michael Kachinsky did, removed the circular rubber cover, replaced the bulb. No need to remove the from bumper assembly.
I did the same. Took all of 4 minutes. Why would you ever remove the bumper?
I think he was thinking he had to change the ballasts not just the bulb.
I replace mines as well and didn't have to remove the front bumper
Agreed. Just replaced my bulbs today. Took maybe 10-15 minutes max. No bumper removal. No headlight assembly removal. Thank you Ford for such an easy replacement.
The Ford dealer would tell you that the Limited version requires the bumper cover to come off...I could not get my big hands anywhere near the dust cover. Thankfully I got rid of that Flex and replaced it with a truck. Hi Ho...
I have a 2009 Ford Flex I just recently replaced the headlight bulb and I didn't have to take the whole thing out or anything I literally just reached in next to the windshield washer Reservoir and pulled the lightbulb out put a new one in but it back in bam there you go
I was thinking it was this easy 👍🏿
I just did the same. It's a little tight but changed both in about 20 minutes.
Yep..I have a 2009 Flex and will change out tomorrow
Great video! I did manage to replace both of my Factory Xenons without taking off the bumper or headlight assembly. (2009 Limited) It is a tight squeeze, but possible! Took me about 30 minutes to do both bulbs! It feels good to save $$$ instead of forking it over to the Ford dealership
Same here. Take the dust cover off, twist pull , undo the cable. Pop a new bulb in and reseat the cable , twist and lock (the twist and lock was probably the hardest part)
Thanks for this video. There were two additional plastic push pins underneath the front license plate area in my 2011 Flex Limited that needed to be removed before my bumper cover would detach. I found removing the ballasts made connecting the wire to the bulb much easier without risking damaging the new and expensive bulbs. This video was a great DIY guide and money saver.
ScottW311 Right. He failed to mention that.
I have to agree with Sarah, I was able to replace HID XENON headlamps by just removing the black cover. It was a tight fit and I have been told I have sausage fingers but was able to do it. The video was helpful by mentioning that the wire could be bent.
Yours are a different type headlight. I have other Fords with your type, and they are easy to replace. These are xenon, projector type headlights. This is the ONLY way to change those headlights
I still have to disagree, mine are the EXACT same lights in your video. Osram 66340. From the front of the Flex I have the glass ball looking assembly, which means projector type. No need to remove bumper cover. Just remove black rubber cover on back of assembly and remove light bulb.
Michael Kachinsky you are wrong. I showed this video to the techs at the dealership, and that is exactly how they have to do it. Do some more research...
I just used this video to help me change my bulb which is the exact type in this video . I have to agree with mike on this. I replaced it with a philips d3s c1 xenon bulb. I did not remove bumper cover it took me 30 minutes mostly cause I kept having to look back at the video. Not trying to stir up anything just saying there is an easier way. Thanks.
Make a video and show us how you did it
Dude!! Just did my 2009 Flex. Could not have done it without!! Thanks!! 🎉 I had a couple more push pins you didn't have, but a huge project for me made easier.
I've come to believe that depending on what factory your flex was made in, some of the xenon bulbs can be changed without having to remove the bumper cover, and some require removal of the bumper cover… Ford.
THANKS! Excellent video - this is what makes UA-cam valuable. Just used your guidance to replace both bulbs in my 2010 Flex Limited. While theoretically it may be possible to replace them without removing the bumper cover (especially the driver side) as some have noted, this approach definitely works and poses less risk to breaking the bulbs. Add $1,300 to your tally of savings - my dealer quoted $1,400 to replace them (the bulbs cost about $100 on Amazon).
And the way they would have changed them would not require them removing the bumper cover....
Absolutely perfect bro,my wife has this car and set-up had the exac same issue with working again after you switch it to off the on again,no ither videos mentioned it, thanks brother
I have a 2011 Lincoln MKT and this Video helped as the two cars are much alike. One difference was that I had two torque screws that held a bracket that had to come out before I could remove the bulb. Saved $1000 from the Lincoln Dealership by doing it myself.
This video was invaluable in helping me complete this project. Great job! Side note... one very minor step was left out: at about the 1:20 mark in the video when you're describing the 4 bolts that have to removed, you forgot to mention the one small plastic push-pin-clip on top of the headlight assembly that also has to be removed (or it did on my Flex, anyway). Other than that, 100% accurate. Thanks a million... or at least $900! ;-)
David Houston Jr ...As soon as I uploaded and watched it I noticed that too. Thanks for the comments!
I have to replace the whole headlight assembly for my 2011 flex, and this video was extremely helpful for my situation.
Maybe it's an older design, but my 2012 was much easier. I didn't use any tools and the rubber round cover was accessible under the hood. I removed the fuse box cover on the driver's side to give me more room. Popped the cover off; reached in and rotated the bulb, unhooked the wire, replaced bulb. That was it. Mine are Xenon HID. Titanium trim.
I think they may have figured it out between the 2010 and 2012 model years
this video was very helpful. using the proper tools and following some sort of a process, it was not a difficult as the shops make it sound. thanks
This was a very helpful video when I replaced the HID bulbs today on my 2010 Flex Limited Ecoboost. I also took the time to replace the signal bulbs for $6 while they were easy access even though they weren't needed at this time (I was surprised they are standard bulbs). The original HID's made it to 100,000 miles so I'm hoping I don't have to do this process again until after 200k miles! Thanks for a helpful video!!!
Replacing ignition coils and spark plugs next...I think that will save me about $1200.
I appreciate your help , the dealer was charging me $500 for one , thank you!!
Wow! I greatly appreciate your clear procedures for the Xenon lamp replacement for the Flex. It was spot on and saving at least $800 was a huge bonus. I took my time and putzed around a little and it still only took me about 90 minutes from start to finish. Thanks again.
Need to pop the center piece of grill that extends into headlghts. Behind that are two 10 mm bolts that need to be removed before bumper comes off. This is the whole trick to the job. I did it in less than 30 mins taking bumper off and would be much faster next to around.
I can't thank you enough for making this video.
Changed my bulbs without taking the bumper off. 2011 Limited. Don't waste time taking the bumper off.
My husband loves you. More then me.
Just remember folks, if you are unable to do this yourself, prepare to spend a fortune at a dealership. They make cars like this now so Normal folks cannot repair things by themselves anymore.
how are you guys getting these pushpins out?? i am having so much trouble!
So you don't need to remove the ballast like you did at 1:42, to remove the bulb and high tension connector? Looks like you ended up replacing the bulb all through the round access seal/port? Is that correct?
the silver square that unplugs..it ended up being like a female section to another bulb/ male nipple type of bulb
Used your video. Great job, and thanks!
I can't get the new bulb back in no matter what angle I try
Nothing to remove for the HID bulbs on my 2010 Ecoboost Limited
Great Job and good informatin
Do you know if it's possible to convert my 2015 halogen housing to a projector housing?
Holy F#@K!!! Thanks for the video but damn.... Everything is easy and great with our Flex. Even changing the plugs but this is a huge middle finger from the engineers. Had to be now when the rain comes often. SMFH
There were some flexes along the way, maybe a midyear production run that required the removal of the bumper cover… I have discovered that there are some from the same year with the projection headlights that do not require removal. Mine definitely required removal, as I tried everything known to man to get them out before I discovered the Ford process for doing it
I didn't do all of that, just have to finesse the bulb out while the housing is in place, now to take the housing out to change the housing, than this is the video.
How do you know it's just the ball and not the whole unit???????????
Thanks for the video.. So, is it totally OK to use Philips 3DS hid bulb with Osram ballast?!
I have a 2010 Flex Limited AWD.... that's way too much work... I've never had to do the right hand side but I did the left hand side with just a pair of needle nose pliers... in and out in about 3 minutes.
Congratulations
Thats a lots of part removing compare to my 04 avalanche
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I seriously wouldn't buy a Flex x based on this video
the silver square that unplugs..it ended up being like a female section to another bulb/ male nipple type of bulb