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Ford Focus - Video tutorial

Model: Ford Focus MK 1 - Years 1998-2004
Part: Air conditioning
Operation: Replacement of the air conditioning compressor

An air conditioning system does not produce cold air but absorbs heat which is absorbed by evaporating a coolant liquid inside the car. They are used to connect or disconnect the fittings and avoid bending the pipes. After removing the part to be replaced, the inlet and outlet hoses must always be closed with plugs. Before removing the caps from the compressor, it should be kept for a while in a cool place to avoid the attraction of humidity from the oil inside. To avoid contamination with dirt and humidity, the dust caps must not be removed. A layer of lubricating oil can be applied to the seals before making the connection.


Posted on 23 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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