Ford Focus Aftermarket HID Conversion Kit Installation Guide

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This post show a guide on how to install aftermarket HID conversion kit for Ford Focus.

 

Always put safety first; using jackstands, eye protection, and all other required safety measures. It is also recommended to have supervision whenever possible.

 

Note: This project will take you about 1-2 hours to finish.

 

What you need?

1.Phillips Screwdriver
2.Drill
3.1/8″ Drill Bit
4.10mm Socket
5.1/2″ Socket
6.Ratchet
7.Wire Cutter/Stripper
8.Electrical Tape
9.3/4″ Metal Screws or Use Provided Wire Ties
10.Latex/Rubber Gloves
11. Allen Wrench (Adjusting Head light)

Optional for Non-Adapter Setup
1.Flat-Pin Connectors
2.16 Gauge Female Connectors
3.6′ of 16 Gauge Wires

 

Aftermarket HID Conversion Kit
Close-up image of the HID kit.

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Optional Items
These items are only required if you do not have an available H4 or 9007 adapter.

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Step 1
Remove the battery cover.

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Step 2
Use a 1/2″ socket and ratchet, remove the battery strap.

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Step 3
Use a 10mm socket and ratchet, remove the negative battery terminal.

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Step 4
Repeat the same procedure for the positive battery terminal.

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Step 5
Remove the battery from the engine compartment.

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Step 6
Locate the rubber boot behind the head light housing.

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Step 7
Remove the boot.

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Step 8
Behind the boot there should be a plastic ring holding the light bulb in place. Rotate the ring counter clockwise to unlatch the bulb from the housing.

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Step 8
Put on your Latex glove and remove the bulb from the housing by pulling it straight back.

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Step 9
Cut four wires approximately 2′ each.

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Step 10
Install and crimp the flat-pin connector at one end of the 16 gauge wire.

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Step 11
Install and crimp the female connector to the other end of the 16 guage wire.
* Repeat Steps 10-11 for all four wires.

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Step 12
After completing Steps 10-11, your wires should look like this.

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Step 13
Locate the existing head light bulb socket.

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Step 14
Insert the wires completed in Steps 10-11 into each of the head light socket. Make sure the negative wire is inserted into the middle slot. The two outer slots are for your High and Low beam.

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Step 16
Use electrical tape to secure and seal the wires into place.

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Step17
Slide the plastic ring through the HID bulb.

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Step 18
Slide the bulb back into the head light housing and rotate the plastic ring clockwise to secure the bulb into place.

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Step 19
Use the provided double-sided tape, attach the mounting bracket to the ballast.

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Step 20
Using a 1/8″ drill bit, drill a small hole into the fender wall. Then using a Phillips screwdriver and 3/4″ screw, mount the ballast into place.

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Step 21
Repeat this procedure for the other side of the car.

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Step 22
Connect the wire harness to the 16 gauge wires leading from the head light socket. Plug the wire harness into the ballast and tape away any exposed wires.

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Step 23
Plug the wires leading from the HID bulb to the ballast.

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Step 23
Use wire ties to secure any extra wiring. Tuck away the loose wires behind the ballast.

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Step 24
Inspect the installation for any remaining exposed wires.

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Step 25
Turn the head lights on and make sure everything is working.

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Step 26
Should you need to adjust the aiming of the head lights. Park your car in front of a wall or garage and use an Allen wrench to adjust the vertical adjusters.

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Final Images
Here are some night time images taken after completing the HID Conversion kit installation.

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