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How to Replace the Battery in the Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi?

Model: Ford Focus MK 2, Focus 2 - Years 2004-2011
Part: Battery

In this tutorial, you can see how to replace the battery in the Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi. Start by removing the key and opening the bonnet, then remove the plastic cover and, using a 10mm socket, unscrew the fastening nuts of the upper bracket. Next, using a 10mm spanner, unscrew the nuts of both terminals and disconnect them, always starting with the negative. At this point, you can detach the various cables, remove the front panel, and extract the old battery. Install the replacement, ensuring to reconnect the positive terminal first.

Updated on 14 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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