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Ford Focus - Video tutorial

Model: Ford Focus MK 2, Focus 2 - Years 2004-2011
Part: Gearbox
Operation: How to replace the gearshift gaiter in the Ford Focus

In today's video you will see how the gearshift gaiter is replaced in the second series of Ford Focus. First, proceed by unscrewing the gear knob, turning it counterclockwise. Then remove the sealing spring and then proceed to extract the cap. Replace it with a new one if necessary and proceed to insert the new drive by following the previous steps. Pay attention to the correct re-insertion of the spring inside the central rib. We recommend not to force the parts but to proceed by fitting them according to the correct mechanisms. Operation finished.


Posted on 31 May 2022 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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