Brigante Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I want to change the bulbs in my third brake light to led. The manual says it requires removing the tailgate trim (annoying) which seems to be the same process as on my focus, 2 screws and numerous clips to pop out by jamming a screwdriver behind the trim. This was dead easy on the focus and I could do it in seconds. Ive heard this is a painstaking awkward task on the mondeo though and the trim does seem a lot stiffer. Can anyone advise on this and is it possible to do it without breaking any clips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I did it, and I broke a fair few clips, but even then the trim is present and correct, still fits nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigante Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 thought no one was gonna reply to this is there a certain strategy to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralph Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Me too... Broke the central studs/fixings .... Seems impossible to get out without inadvertently doing so. Went back in and is secure with no rattles so all ok Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigante Posted February 13, 2015 Author Share Posted February 13, 2015 Just cant get over how easy the focus tailgate trim comes off and this is basically the same process but as soon as I even start to attempt it on the mondeo I can see/feel its gonna be a battle and it all just feels a lot stiffer Why ford would make it so hard to change those bulbs I dont know when all the other bulbs on the tailgate are so easy to access Would of thought you would be able simply pop it out from the outside with a flat blade screwdriver in usual ford fashion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 You would hope so, but to be honest originally I only broke one clip then in my lack of patience and I ended up hitting it and broke more lol... Use a flat plastic tool instead as I used a flathead screwdriver, it made the job easier but didn't spread the movement and risks more damage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trublue1905 Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Hi do you what screwdrivers you use or what the screws are called in the brake light mine are worn can’t really see much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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