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How to remove the starter motor of the Ford Focus

Model: Ford Focus MK 1 - Years 1998-2004
Part: Starter motor

In today's video tutorial we will see the steps that will allow us to disassemble and replace the starter motor of the Ford Focus. First of all we open the bonnet of our car and begin to disconnect the battery terminals; after which we remove the intake sleeve and disconnect the electrical connector of the throttle position sensor, as shown in the video. At this point we raise the car and unscrew the fixing screws of the starter motor; then let's remove it and replace it with the new one, with the original spare part, following the video tutorial until the end!

Posted on 27 August 2022 by ScegliAuto

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