Thanks for the video! I tried using the Allen-key. Worked fine for unscrewing, but not for putting the screw in a new reflector. Ended up buying an angled torx-key (nr. 25) and I should have done that in the first place. Still not easy to reach, but got it properly fitted in about 10 minutes.
Thanks for the video. I had all but given up on replacing mine until I watched it. Never thought of the Allen key idea. I ran the self tapping screw in the reflector first to ease replacement. Still a bugger to get in though!
Great vid! Someone hit my bumper in a car park and smashed the reflector and other videos I've seen suggest half-taking the bumper off to get access! Going to try your method today, fingers crossed I've got the right sized Allen key
@@artiexr222 did you get the reflector from ford i am looking to replace mine for mot but dont want to buy something off ebay that will be a waist of time
great video today I was blocked in and had to reverse back and smashed the left side of my bumper so this has helped a lot, gutted I'll have to repair it but this explains and makes sense to do it my self thanks
artiexr222 the damage on my bumper is quit bad if I record a video of it can you assist me In how to repair the best way myself as i could cost a fortune if I go to garage ?
I've had this happen for a 2nd time. First time was when I first bought the car so ford did it. And your right it cost me about £70 . Hope I can sort it
Its a bit fiddly one is easy one is a bit more bit by bit but the secret is put some lube on the screw(oil,WD40 whatever you have) and screw it in and out a few times without the reflector in place to get the feel for it and away you go.
Glad the video helped Ford are not bothered they expect you to take it into the dealers and pay a forune to get it done, good luck not easy but not too hard either just a bit fiddly.
Managed to get the positioning in correct when putting the new one in and managed to fully screw the screw behind the wheel arch but for some reason the other one wouldn’t go all the way in no matter how much I tried got a good tightness to it but wouldn’t go any further. At first I thought it wasn’t straight or lined up but checked and it was so must just be the screw with it being rusty
You are probably right Adam must admit I greased it and screwed it in and out many times before fitting it to the car those fittings can be a nightmare.
I managed to replace mine, but unscrewing and rescrewing the obscured allen screw was a nightmare. Even with the wheel off it's just so difficult to align and turn the allen key. I was faffing around with that screw for over an hour and a half to get the job done...
You are dead right Ben but I felt it a better proposition than taking the bumper off it gets easier with practise I think I did three with our lass catching the gatepost so £50 on some reversing sensors was well worth it lol.
Thanks for this video! I was also trying to dismount my cracked reflector but it is nigh impossible. An allen key of 3 mm is short, and one of 4 mm is too big apparently, which one did you use? I am going to see if I can get one of 3.5 mm
Valygar I,m not sure really I am fortunate to have a large selection of allen keys sorry I cannot be more helpful mate but thanks for the positive comnent
Hey. managed to do it at the end. I looked in some forums and it seems they are T20 Torx Screws. I got a ratchet and with it, I managed to get both screws out. The easiest one is the one on the back, next to the wheel (you need to pull out a plastic cap so you can get better access from behind). But the other one was really a pain to both unscrew and screw again, not much space there. I recommend a really small ratchet and to look at it from the wheel side, where the other screw is. Hope this helps someone.
My rear near side fog light has blown on my ZS. So I’ll be doing this in a couple of weeks, how did you get the plastic rivets off that hold the mudguard on? Thanks for video I’ll be trying this soon!
Jamie they are a beggar to get off without breaking but are cheap enough at the Ford dealers. The theory is the centre bit unscrews therefore releasing the clip if you are lucky...in practise you end up using pliers to pull the centre out then the outer just comes releases easy peasy...hope this helps.
ha ha, ah well hopefully there wont be a next time. Next job is the wheel bearing on the girlfriends Jetta. Good video anyways mate the allen key tip came in handy.
@@artiexr222 thank you so much. I didn't know if the light had been damaged or if it was a reflector. Fingers crossed it's a straight forward easy fix.
@@dipsticknik88 If you take it to a garage they may whip the bumper off but either way it shouldn,t be too expensive,(the reflector itself is about £20 form Ford although there are cheaper ones on Ebay))I was just trying to show with the video it is possible to do it without. Good luck hope you get sorted.
@@artiexr222 thanks very much. Much appreciated. Oh I'll have a go myself, got a broken tail light to fix on the opposite side also. I try to save as much garage expenses as possible haha. Your a star thank you.
Honestly Liam take the bumper off in your case it is not too hard to do cut a nick into the head with a Dremel or hacksaw and remove it with a flat bladed screwdriver.
Fifteen minutes? My arse!!! Why do manufacturers make self maintenance such a faff? Basically need to be adept at working blindfolded with one hand tied behind your back.