2009 fiesta

[gc0759]

can anyone  give a bit of advice as how to replace a fiesta 2009 Ariel base .

[iantt]

remove the interior lamp and unscrew the cable , remove.

[gc0759]

thanks that sounds easy will give it a go .

[iantt]

put a lever/ flat blade screwdriver imbetween lamp assy and trim in centre front edge(nearest screen) and lever slightly to release clip

then undo screw attatched to cable(torx screw , think its a 20torx)

[gc0759]

thanks again .

 

[gc0759]

I have taken ariel base out but cant get the light back in properly metal plate wont stay in place to hold the light up  any idea's

[iantt]

not off hand i havent, cant remember how the plate is held in position.

have another look and see if you can figure it out.

failing that , i will have a look tommorow at a fiesta and see.

[gc0759]

thanks  the metal plate does not seem to have any fixings just loose.

[gc0759]

still no joy fitting light back in properly do you think the plate should be glued in ?

[iantt]

Wouldn't think so, post up again tommorow and that will remind me to have a look.

[gc0759]

sorry about delay in posting again ian been away any luck finding  out about fixing interia light back in .

[iantt]

Hi, did have a look at 2012 fiesta, and couldnt see a metal plate, must have changed or spec level has different lamp/ surround.