The air filter that enters the vehicle interior through the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system (cabin filter) must be replaced every 20 thousand kilometers. When operating a car in a dusty area, the mileage between filter changes should be reduced by 1.5–2 times. A deformed or damaged filter must be replaced regardless of the mileage.
The filter cover is located in the passenger compartment under the instrument panel to the right of the driver's feet.
Using the "10" head, unscrew the three nuts securing the gas pedal ...
... and take it to the side without disconnecting the wiring harness block from the pedal position sensor.
Using the "7" head, turn off the three self-tapping screws for the filter cover ...
... and remove the cover.
The location of the self-tapping screws for the filter cover
We take out the filter from the heater body.
This completes the procedure. Not so bad as rumors say. Install the new filter in reverse order.
In this case, the arrows on the filter must be directed towards the passenger compartment.
According to Focus II owners, the original filter (Visteon) makes the process somewhat easier. The original filter is elastic, easily bends and twists, after releasing it takes its original shape. This allows you not to remove the gas pedal.
And if the pedal was nevertheless removed, do not be too lazy to change the standard crimped nuts for those, for example, that are countered by a nylon belt - avoid the procedure for replacing the studs.
More with device, maintenance and repair Ford Focus II can be found in our Wikipedia ()
The procedure for replacing the cabin filter was overgrown with the most incredible rumors - they say, this is a very laborious operation, you will suffer, you will get dirty, and in general - half of the car must be disassembled in order to get to the filter. Take off the pedals ... But how is it really?
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To protect the driver and passengers of the car from the ingress of harmful substances and dust into the respiratory system, which can eventually concentrate in the cabin, is provided by a cabin filter. Carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, nitrogen oxide, aromatic hydrocarbons and other volatile substances accumulate in the cabin without cleaning. Experts found that in the presence of an air purifier inside the car, the concentration of harmful impurities in the air does not exceed the norm.
The cabin filter effectively absorbs and prevents the penetration of unwanted substances into the cabin of your Ford Focus 2. Therefore, you should systematically monitor the condition and, if necessary, change it. Regular replacement is the key to the safety of the car owner's health. As a rule, the filter is replaced in a car service at every technical inspection. But any car enthusiast can change it.
How do you know when it's time to change?
Contamination of the cabin air flow cleaning device can be detected by the following signs:
- The stove or air conditioner began to malfunction in the car. The air flow when switched on is weak.
- When the ventilation system is operating, an unpleasant odor is felt in the passenger compartment.
- Condensation builds up on the inside of the windshield.
These symptoms clearly indicate that the filter has reached the end of its service life and requires urgent replacement. Experts advise installing a new one without waiting for these manifestations.
How to choose a cleaner for Ford Focus 2?
Typically, two types of filters are used: conventional and charcoal. Their fundamental difference is in density. Normal prevents dust, small particles from car tires, soot, pollen and other solid particles from entering the interior. Coal also protects, in addition to those listed, from toxic substances and other volatile impurities in the air. They are neutralized by activated carbon.
The charcoal filter has a higher density than the conventional one. Therefore, experts believe that it is more durable. However, it costs much more than usual. So some car enthusiasts prefer to put on a regular cleaner and change it more often. In addition, it is better to set coal for the winter, and in summer its increased density is rather a disadvantage, since the fan power is not enough and the windows can fog up.
As for the brand and the country of the manufacturer, here, when choosing, the main factor is personal trust and preference. Many owners of Ford Focus 2 note that the original cleaning agent has good qualities. In addition to its useful properties, it greatly simplifies the replacement process. Due to its elasticity, it easily bends, wrinkles and twists, and also takes on its original shape after the end of the impact.
What do you need to replace?
In order to independently change the cabin air purifier in your Ford Focus 2, you need to prepare:
- socket wrenches for 7 and 10;
- extension key;
- flashlight;
- new part.
For convenience, you can use a power tool to loosen-tighten the bolts.
Replacement Algorithm
First you need to determine the location of the filter in your Ford Focus 2. To find it you need to open the door to the passenger compartment from the driver's side. There is a cover behind the gas pedal on the right, it is behind it that the filter is located.
There are two ways to do it yourself. They differ in the need to dismantle the gas pedal.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing with dismantling the pedal:
- Remove the bolts on the gas pedal. In this case, do not disconnect the connector with wires! This is due to the fact that the resource of the connector is very limited, and after ten on / off switching it will have to be changed.
- Move the pedal back.
- Unscrew the self-tapping screws from the cover covering the cleaning barrier.
- Remove the cover.
- Pull gently on the cabin filter to remove it from the opening.
- Compress the new filter and insert it into the opening with the arrow pointing towards the passenger compartment. It is in this direction that the filter allows air to pass through and cleans it of impurities.
- Place the cover in place and screw it on.
- Reinstall the gas pedal and screw it on.
This completes the filter replacement. As practice shows, the whole procedure takes about half an hour without unnecessary actions. However, some Ford Focus 2 car owners consider this method too long and troublesome. Therefore, we found an opportunity to carry out the procedure without twisting the pedal. This is facilitated by the high elasticity of the filter.
According to the specialists of replacing the filter according to a simplified scheme, the main thing is to take the right position. To do this, lie on one side between the driver's seat and the pedals in order to reach with your hands to the filter cover. Further:
- Holding the key with your left hand, the lower self-tapping screw is unscrewed with the right.
- Unscrew the remaining two with your left hand only.
- Compress the filter and insert into the box. Do not forget about the direction of the arrow!
- Install the cover starting at the bottom corner.
According to the craftsmen, this method of installing a cabin air purifier on a Ford Focus 2 takes only a few minutes.
You can test the result by turning on the air conditioner or stove for the season. Experienced car owners note that a well-chosen high-quality filter can significantly improve the air condition in the cabin. Drivers who have tried cleaners from different manufacturers and different types claim that a good carbon filter fights even the fumes of passing buses and trucks that are not fueled with the best fuel.
I heard from the majority of Ford Focus 2 owners that at the service station you have to pay substantial sums to replace the cabin filter. And it is imperative to change the filter after failure. The fact is that a clogged filter will affect the quality of the stove, air conditioning system, and bacteria will multiply in it. And I decided that I needed to teach you how to change the cabin filter on a Ford Focus 2 with your own hands.
Let me explain why many masters call astronomical prices for replacing the cabin filter at the second focuses. Engineers developing the second focus have shown miracles of ingenuity, and located the cabin filter near the gas pedal. In principle, with a little skill and patience, it is not difficult to change it, if you are ready then we will start.
The procedure for replacing the cabin filter on a Ford Focus 2.
In order to replace the filter, we need some tools: Ratchet wrench or crank
You need to start by removing the accelerator (gas) pedal - for this you need to unscrew the three nuts under the key by 10 and move the pedal unit to the side.
Attention must not be disconnected from the block with connectors (block) with wires.
Then we take the head 7 key and unscrew the screws located to the right of the pedal, they hold the filter compartment cover. There are only 3 of them, and I don't think it will take a lot of time. After removing the cover, remove the filter from the compartment. It is imperative to remember how it stands, there is a special arrow on its body for this. The direction of the new cabin filter must not be confused during installation.
We insert a new filter into the compartment; for convenience, you can fold it a little in several layers, in the form of an accordion. And collect everything in the reverse order. First, the filter compartment cover, then the gas pedal, and tighten everything properly.
The described method of replacing the Ford Focus II cabin filter is the most common, but there is one more accelerator (gas) without removing the accelerator pedal.
The fact is that with some dexterity, you can change the filter without removing the pedal. But the main condition for this method is the presence of the "original" filter. It will allow you to gather yourself into an accordion, which will allow you to slip it right under the pedal and insert it into the compartment.
For greater clarity, I present to your attention a video in which all this is clearly visible:
It would seem that everything, but here I would like to delay you for one more minute. It is easy to write and looks very simple in the pictures. It seems that any owner of a Ford Focus of the second can easily do all this. But nowhere is it written about what is needed to have free access to the cabin filter compartment lid, so first you need to move the chair back as much as possible, moreover, you will need to crawl under the torpedo, and if you are a person of large build, this will not be easy. There is not much room for magic tricks. And note, I pointed out as one of the tools a flexible extension to the ratchet, and for a reason, the problem may arise during reassembly. When you tighten the far nut of the gas pedal, then this can cause serious problems.
The filter in the Ford Focus 2 cabin, as in other cars, is installed to purify the air coming from the outside into the ventilation system, and from there into the car interior, from various debris. The manufacturer recommends changing the cabin filter every 15 thousand kilometers, at least once a year. However, given the condition of our roads, which are far from European standards, experts agree that the cabin filter should be replaced more often - at least every 7-10 thousand kilometers, at least twice a year.
Perhaps you yourself will feel disagreements in the operation of the cabin filter. Failure of the cabin filter will be marked by problems in the operation of the stove or air conditioner. When turned on, it will blow weakly and an unpleasant smell will begin to invade the interior. Do not waste time, check the condition of the cabin filter and change it in a timely manner.
Replacing the cabin filter for Ford Focus 2
Replacing the cabin filter for some Ford Focus 2 car owners is torture. After all, the engineers of this auto concern managed to cunningly shove it under the torpedo, right next to the radio tape recorder, and block the path to it with the gas and brake pedals. Most likely, they simply simplified their work - they assembled the dashboard, installed a cabin filter and then put it on the car. They just forgot to think about the convenience of replacing it. Indeed, what's the difference - it's not their problem. Even replacing the air filter seems like a much easier procedure than the job.
But, not experienced motorists should not despair. The main thing is that there are hands, a head, tools and our manual that will help you cope with replacing the cabin filter with your own hands. At the same time, you can save about 700 rubles, which will be charged from you for this service in a car service.
Tools and materials for replacing the cabin filter for Ford Focus 2
- Cabin filter for Ford Focus 2
First of all you will need a new filter for Ford Focus 2. Focus car owners advise using the original cabin filter - Visteon carbon. It makes it possible to facilitate the process of replacing the cabin filter, since it has quite elastic structure - it can be bent and twisted, after which it will take its original shape. This feature of the filter allows you not to remove the gas pedal when installing it. The fibrous layer of the filter coating is impregnated with coal granules, due to which, it not only cleans the air from dust and other fine debris, but also catalyzes carbon monoxide from the car engine. Such a filter is still involved in ranking of the best air purifiers elements by the most modern European standards quality and without changes is put on the Ford Focus 3. Well, perhaps, they added a couple of foam rubber seals along the edges, for tightness. Cleans the air by 85–95%. Cost - 480 rubles. (analogs) and 1200 (original). More expensive than an air filter.
To remove the gas pedal and filter cover, you
Gas pedal and filter cover removal tool:
- Small ratchet
- Ratchet extensions
- Socket heads 10 and 7
- Flexible extension or ratchet cardan.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the cabin filter with a Ford Focus 2
- We find the filter. It is located in the passenger compartment, under the dashboard, to the right of the driver's feet, above the gas pedal.
- We take out the rug.
- Ford Focus 2 has an electronic gas pedal - disconnect the plug from it by pressing the lock and at the same time pulling the connector up.
- Next, you need to unscrew 3 nuts at "10", two at the top and one at the bottom, fixing the gas pedal.
- Then we take out the pedal towards ourselves and put it aside.
- Now you should find some self-tapping screws on the rectangular filter cover. We unscrew them with the head on "8".
- Remove the cover and take out the old filter. As you can see, it is in a terrible state - completely clogged with mud. Removing the old cleaning element is a real problem. The designers at Ford did not consider that the brake pedal was a serious obstacle. The half-removed filter from above rests against the pedal connection, with its back side clings to the throttle pedal pins, folds almost in half and only then is removed.
- Next, we insert a new filter. Be careful when installing it. You will have to bend it "in three deaths", but do not overdo it and try not to tear it on the gas pedal studs.
- Now you can put the gas pedal in its original place.
This completes the operation of replacing the cabin filter. The whole process with a certain skill will take you about 30 minutes. After installing a new filter, you will be pleasantly surprised, as the stove will work like new, and the windows will no longer sweat.
The original cabin filter for Ford Focus 2 carbon. Due to the impregnation of the fibrous coating of the filter with coal granules, the Focus 2 filter not only cleans the air from dust and other small debris, but also catalyzes the fumes that come both from the engine of the car itself and all harmful vapors that enter the cabin. Such a filter to this day participates in the rating of the best air purification filters according to the most modern European standards and is installed without changes on the Ford Focus 3. Well, perhaps, they added two foam seals along the edges for tightness. Air purification degree from 85 to 95%. Price - from 480 (analogs) to 1200 rubles (original). More expensive.
Before buying, check the Ford Focus 2 filter for mechanical damage. A normal original Ford Focus filter will cost from 750 rubles and more, do not save on your health.
Replacing the cabin filter for Ford Focus 2
The replacement price at a car service is approximately 700 rubles.
When Ford engineers are blunt, they do it in such a way that even AvtoVAZ has a rest. During the design of the filter placement, they decided that even "blunt" could be worse than Russian engineers and made changing the Ford Focus 2 cabin filter a torture. They put it under the torpedo, almost to the radio, blocked the way to it with the gas and brake pedals. And they succeeded in this deceit. Probably, they just assembled the entire panel, installed a filter and put it on the car. And how to change it is not their problem. It's much easier ...
Gas pedal and filter cover removal tool:
- Small ratchet
- Extension cords for a grid
- socket heads for 10 and 8
- Flexible extension or ratchet cardan
Replacing the cabin filter Ford Focus 3 is much easier, thanks that at least on the next Focus model they thought of simplifying the replacement ...
In general, the filter is located somewhere to the right and above the gas pedal. And in order to make a replacement, you either need to be no more than 30 cm tall, or have a very flexible boneless body and the super ability to twist the torso and head separately, at least 180 degrees. Even replacing the Ford Focus 1 cabin filter is easier. And on the new model, when the Focus 2 came out, they decided to complicate this process. We take out the rug to get less dirty ...
Ford Focus 2 has an electronic gas pedal, we disconnect the plug from it by pressing the latch, while pulling the connector upwards.
Now, it's time to use your bulging, long, illuminated eyes, which, according to the designers of Ford Focus 2, you also have. You need this in order to unscrew 3 pedal nuts, one at the bottom, two at the top. After all, you will have both hands busy and you will not be able to highlight it. Focus 2 designers have all of the above abilities, since they thought that all other people can do the same.
In general, you see the studs on which the pedal rests - 2 on top, 1 on the bottom. And here is the electronic gas pedal Ford Focus 2.
Now, we find several self-tapping screws for a 8-point head on a rectangular filter cover and unscrew them.
Then, remove the cover and find a dirty, black with dust, clogged filter of the Ford Focus 2 air conditioner. It's easy to find, but to pull out the problem ...
The brakes from Ford made the brake pedal a serious handicap. The half-removed filter at the top rests against the pedal connection, clings with its back side to the throttle pedal pins, folds almost in half and is thus removed.
Cabin filter Ford Focus 3 is the same, but has two seals at the ends of the filter for greater tightness
Cabin filter Ford Focus 1 is longer, it does not fit a two ...
The poor fellow's condition, of course, was catastrophic ... Be careful when installing a new filter. You, of course, have to bend it "in three deaths", but do not overdo it and do not tear it on the gas pedal studs.
