May
09

Ford Focus HID Conversion

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Aftermarket HID Conversion KitClose-up image of the HID kit.

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

Step 1Remove the battery cover.

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

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

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

Step 5Remove the battery from the engine compartment.

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

Step 7Remove the boot.

Step 8Behind 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.

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

Step 9Cut four wires approximately 2′ each.

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

Step 11Install and crimp the female connector to the other end of the
16 guage wire.

* Repeat Steps 10-11 for all four wires.

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

Step 13Locate the existing head light bulb socket.

Step 14Insert 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.

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

Step17Slide the plastic ring through the HID bulb.

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

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

Step 20Using 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.

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

Step 22Connect 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.

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

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

Step 24Inspect the installation for any remaining exposed wires.

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

Step 26Should 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.