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    4. : Replace hydraulic pistons on Ford Focus tailgate

Ford Focus - Video tutorial

Model: Ford Focus MK 2, Focus 2 - Years 2004-2011
Part: Hydraulic pistons
Operation: Replace hydraulic pistons on Ford Focus tailgate

Open the tailgate of the car and observe the structure of the hydraulic pistons that hold it open. Unhook, with a small flat screwdriver or any pointed tool, the snap ring that joins the gas spring to the tailgate, then unhook the prop from the lower attachment. Clean the bindings with a special spray, such as wd40. In the same way, mount the new prop by inserting it first in the lower seat and then in that of the tailgate: this is an operation to be carried out by hand, without the use of tools. Once the new piston has been mounted, you can move on to replacing the other one.


Posted on 10 January 2024 by ScegliAuto

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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