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    4. : How to change the drive belt on a Ford Focus MK1 version

Ford Focus - Video tutorial

Model: Ford Focus MK 1 - Years 1998-2004
Part: V-belt
Operation: How to change the drive belt on a Ford Focus MK1 version

Let's see how to change the serpentine belt on a Ford Focus MK1; first, we need to lift the car, placing it on at least two jack stands, so that we can be sure it won't fall: this way, we can access the serpentine belt, which we will remove by loosening the tensioner (which will be useful to change anyway). We can find the kit on E-Bay with the code 403919433395, for only 18.00 euros, including delivery costs. Let's proceed to install the new tensioner and belt, following the video; we thread the belt through the components, following the illustrated diagram. We start the engine to make sure everything is working fine. If everything is okay, we lower the car. Job done.


Posted on 10 November 2023 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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