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Ford Focus - Video tutorial

Model: Ford Focus MK 1 - Years 1998-2004
Part: Air conditioning
Operation: DIY air conditioning refill

To recharge the air conditioning gas, it is necessary to remove the front right wheel arch to access the filler opening. There are cylinders on the market containing refrigerant gas also equipped with a hose to be connected to the filling nozzle: once the tube is connected to the bottle, hook it to the filling nozzle and open the valve holding the bottle upside down to facilitate the escape of the gas. . In reality it is advisable to have the refill carried out by a specialized workshop equipped with the appropriate equipment able, in addition to vacuuming and recovering the gas, to evaluate the right amount of gas to top up, as well as to add the oil to the compressor.


Posted on 7 July 2023 by ScegliAuto

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Handbrake adjustment on Ford Ecosport

First remove the plastic profile at the base of the gear lever. To do this, slightly widen the side edges and carefully lift it to release it. There is no need to remove it completely, just move it forward to avoid bother. Now remove the plastic center console around the handbrake by first working from the rear to release it and lifting it until the brake lever passes. Also in this case it is not necessary to remove it completely but, paying attention to the connected cables, it can be stowed in front of the passenger seat. At this point we notice that at the base of the handbrake lever, on the front, we find a nut. By acting on it, with a 10 wrench, we can adjust the brake force, increasing it by turning the nut clockwise, or decreasing it by turning it counterclockwise. Once adjusted, the center console can be repositioned first, pressing lightly to engage it, and then the profile of the gearbox base.

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