Changing the cabin filter in a Ford Focus 2 will take you about 30 minutes. It is believed that this is a laborious process - in fact, the whole difficulty lies in the difficult access to the node. Disassembly and assembly is not a problem. It is recommended to replace it every 20 thousand kilometers. If the car is operated in dusty areas, it is necessary to change the filter after every 10-15 thousand km. A negligent attitude towards this issue does not threaten anything serious, with the exception of a decrease in comfort in the cabin, the penetration of foreign odors and dust.

Also, a symptom of a clogged air duct can be glass fogging in rainy weather, which reduces traffic safety. Sometimes the owners complain about the high humidity in the cabin, which may indicate a wet filter. If in winter the glass in the passenger compartment is covered with an ice crust, the draft of the heater and air conditioner decreases, or the interior is filled with foreign odors, it is time to change the filter.

In the photo - Ford Focus 2, replacing the cabin filter of which will take no more than 30 minutes

To carry out the work you will need:

• Keys or heads for 7 and 10 mm.
• Ratchet.
• Flexible extension or adapters.
• The new cabin filter is similar in design to the engine compartment air filter.
• Lantern or lamp with a long wire.

Change the filter: step by step instructions

The instructions below apply only to Ford Focus 2 cars, relevant for the first and restyling versions. In the models of the first and third generation, the order of work is different, the unit is in different places.

Workplace preparation

Ford engineers did not take the best location for the node - behind the gas pedal. We move the driver's seat all the way back. It is advisable to take care of the lighting of the working area. To do this, we have a flashlight at hand, without it in any way.

Video on replacing the cabin filter Ford Focus 2

Removing the gas pedal

Using a 10 mm wrench, unscrew the 3 nuts on the mounting lug. We pull the pedal towards ourselves and set it aside or remove it completely, throwing back the wire chips. You can skip this step if, for example, you do not have a 10 mm key at hand. In this case, it will be difficult to dismantle the duct cover and install a new air vent, but possible.

Dismantle the filter cover

On the right side, in the so-called "beard", is the heater body. Using a 7 mm wrench, unscrew 3 screws from the plastic cover, remove it. Now you can take out the filter. Carefully, if it does not stretch well - do not use force. It is easy to tear a paper or cloth filter, then you will have to remove its remains from the stove and air ducts.

Installation

If the old filter is deformed, damaged or dirty, we replace it with a new one. Please note: arrows are drawn on the ends of the new part, indicating the movement of the air flow. We install the filter according to these indicators. As a rule, on Ford Focus 2, the filter is mounted with arrows towards the cabin. We insert a clean cassette into the heater body.

Assembly

We mount everything in reverse order. It is important not to forget to close the filter with a cover that does not allow dirt from under the driver's feet to enter the air system... The shift is complete.

Disinfection of the ventilation system

In some cases, it may be necessary to disinfect the air ducts, for example, when, when the stove is turned on, the interior is filled with the smell of decomposing organic matter. This phenomenon occurs when moisture accumulates in the system, which eventually becomes saturated with hydrogen sulfide. In this case, we need a lysol solution or special chemistry, a spray.

All further actions before installing a new filter:

• Pour the lysol solution into the sprayer.
• We cover the fabric parts of the interior. The concentrate is highly toxic.
• We turn on the stove, air conditioner or fan on full power... We open all the doors to the car.
• We spray chemistry over the air intakes, which are usually located under the windshield on the outside of the car.
• Now we turn off the engine, let the chemistry defeat the microbes, leaving the car alone. This stage takes no more than 15 minutes.
• We start the engine, turn on the blowers at full power. All chemistry must exit the system.
• Leave the ventilation running for 20 - 30 minutes.

How much does the cabin filter cost

The cost of the node ranges from 10 - 20 USD. The price of the original Ford 1354953 is about 15 USD. Qualitative analoguesthat are not inferior in efficiency, Bosch and Knecht are in the range of 13 - 15 USD. The market offers options with a more democratic price - 3 - 6 USD. They are distinguished by cheap materials and flimsy sidewalls. The dimensions of the air vents that are suitable for Ford Focus 2 - 235 X 210 X 25, may vary slightly in height. It will not be difficult to buy it in any specialized store.

The color of the cabin filter, due to the inclusion of coal in the composition, can be grayish with black splashes. The component prevents the penetration of foreign odors, and the porous structure of paper or fibers stops solid dust particles. Coal is produced exclusively from coconut shells.

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Those who changed cabin filter independently, more than once extended the engineers of the Ford company for the "convenient" location of the filter. No joke, in order to remove the cabin filter, you must remove the gas pedal !!!

Where is the cabin filter for Ford Focus 2

The cabin filter on the FF2 car is located to the right side of the gas pedal behind a black elongated cover.

How to change the cabin filter Ford Focus 2

We remove the mat from the driver's seat so as not to interfere.

Further, it is necessary to remove the gas pedal, it is fastened with three nuts for 10, which are screwed onto sufficiently long studs, so that the presence of an elongated head will only make life easier. We unscrew these nuts and move the pedal to the left so as not to interfere. You should not remove the terminal, since it has a limited resource and with some eighth replacement of the cabin filter, there is a great chance of getting an inoperative gas pedal.

After removing the gas pedal, we have access to the cabin filter cover. It is mounted on four self-tapping screws, although in my case, it was already held on two (lower and middle). Apparently, the person who changed the filter before me lost his nerves))) I did not break the tradition. Self-tapping screws are unscrewed by a head by 7.

Remove the cover.

Here is the filter itself.

We take out the old filter and wonder how something blew with us at all. By the way, my air conditioner worked much better. I wanted to go to add freon, but after replacing I changed my mind. I drove about 30,000 on the filter, since well, I really did not want to go there and the moment of replacement was constantly postponed.

We put a new one, pay attention to the arrow, which indicates the movement of the air flow. We put a new filter against the movement of the car. When we put the filter in place, do not forget to once again remember the engineers with a kind word.

We wipe the sweat from our forehead, whoever smokes deserves a smoke break. Then we put the filter cover back in place, screw on the gas pedal and put the mat. We start, we check everything.

So, in about an hour you can change the cabin filter with your own hands. Greetings to Ford's designers can be left in the comments.

Air filtration is of great importance, since when it passes through the filter, it is cleared of fine grains of sand and dust. However, if air filter worked for a long time, then it becomes so dirty that it can no longer
fully fulfill its main function.

It is believed that the process of replacing some elements of the car, at first glance, seems time-consuming, however, if you understand this in detail, then there will be nothing difficult in carrying out such an operation. This element also includes "air".

Kinds:

• cabin filter (cleans the ventilation system);
• air filter (cleaning the air entering the engine).

Cabin filter

The main purpose is to clean the air entering the ventilation system from various mechanical impurities. Like any filter element, such a part needs to be replaced. The manufacturer has set its average service life of 1 year. When operating vehicles in highly polluted air, such a filter element can be replaced more often.

Signs of contamination

During the operation of the car, the filter element becomes clogged in the ventilation air purification unit. The main signs that the Ford Focus 2 cabin filter is clogged may be changes such as deterioration in the efficiency of the heating module and air conditioner or the accumulation of condensation on the inner surface. windshield... In such cases, its replacement is simply necessary. Considering the simplicity of the technical operation and the fact that the price of the filter element is low, it can be replaced more often without waiting for obvious signs of contamination.

So how do you change the Ford Focus 2 cabin filter?

Required tool

No special accessories are required to dismantle the old and install the new filter element. To do this, it is enough to have two heads with an internal hexagon for 7 and 10, a mechanical or electrical device for unscrewing bolts and nuts. You should also purchase the filter element itself. Since the niche where the Ford Focus 2 cabin filter is located is in a rather dark place, the presence of a flashlight will greatly facilitate the replacement process. Consider the process of replacing the cabin filter Ford focus 2.

Step-by-step instruction

Such a technological operation is not a complex technical process, which is associated with any difficulties. To replace the filter element of the cabin ventilation system on a car of this model, the following sequence must be followed:

1. First you need to dismantle the gas pedal, which makes it difficult to access the cabin filter assembly. To do this, unscrew the fastening nuts securing the gas pedal, after which you need to remove it and take it to the side. When unscrewing the nuts, you need to use a special key with a 10 head. Do not disconnect the connector from the gas pedal, as this can lead to a malfunction of the electronic module, the cost of which is much more than the price of the filter element.
2. After that, using a socket head of 7, unscrew the self-tapping screws that fix the filter element cover. The cover is in a dark place, so when unscrewing and installing it, it is better to use a flashlight or a carrier. Then you need to remove the cover and put it aside. After that, with gentle movements, you need to remove the old filter element from the place of its installation.
3. In practice, replacing a filter involves installing a new element to replace the old one. Next, you need to carefully consider the direction of the arrows on the new filter element. The correct position of the filter in the cavity of the air duct is that in which the direction arrows point towards the interior of the passenger compartment. Having decided on the position of the element, you need to carefully push it into its place.
4. Then you should install the parts removed during disassembly.

In general, the process of replacing such a filter element is not accompanied by any technical difficulties, so you can replace it yourself.

Air filter

Purification of the air entering the engine is carried out by means of "air" or in the form of a cylinder, or paper form, in the form of a flat rectangle. Subsequently, designers began to use the second type, since cylindrical filters have a large filtering surface shape in relation to their dimensions. Filters for cleaning the air entering the engine have their own classification.

In practice, motorists most often use perfect filters, which, when the air flow deteriorates, do not resist the operation of the motor. Therefore, advanced filters are successfully applied, such as:

• filter zero resistance, which is subsequently installed in a standard box;
• filter that does not provide resistance, but is installed separately;
• portable.

These filters differ from the rest in that they are made of high quality materials, therefore, regardless of conditions, they continue to work well. But in order for them to continue to work effectively, they must be lubricated periodically.

They also differ in terms of installation, and the choice of this or that filter depends on the preferences of the car owner.

Why change your air filter?

What happens if you remove the air filter and continue to operate the car? Once the hood of a car is opened, especially during the dry summer season, what do we see? Dust layer. On everything.

If the car were operated without an air filter, then a fair amount of this very dust would be sucked into the cylinders and, together with the lubricant, at each suction stroke, would cover its inner walls with a thin layer. When the piston ran through such a mixture of oil and dust, the effect would be exactly the same as if an abrasive was poured into the engine. Naturally, with such work, the resource of both the cylinder and the piston will not last long. But before getting into the cylinder, this sandblasting mixture will “process” the intake valves as well.

Saving on replacement is also not good. If the replaceable filter element is heavily clogged, the engine does not receive the required amount of air and the fuel-air mixture is enriched, which leads to incomplete combustion of fuel and, as a consequence, to its additional consumption and loss of power.

How often is the air filter changed?

Replacing the air filter Ford Focus 2, according to technical regulations, is made after every 60 thousand kilometers, but at least once every 3 years. When choosing the replacement frequency, it is worth considering the terrain in which the car is operated. If you often have to drive on dusty roads, experts recommend changing the filter twice as often.

Choice and price

The choice of spare parts is a responsible event. Moreover, given the diversity that has recently taken place in our trade. In particular, for the considered car model, air filters are produced by companies located around the world. The price range is as wide as the geography of the factories.

However, when choosing an air filter, you need to pay attention to a number of features:

• what filter element is used, because the quality of air purification depends on it. They are predominantly selected with non-woven material, since here the degree of purification is more than 90%, as for analogs, there it is much lower;
• the quality of the filter element. It must be durable and reliable, in addition, it is recommended to adhere to the choice of filters from good, trusted manufacturers and stop at one option;
• unit body dimensions.

It is up to the owner to decide which air filter is best for the car. But practice proves that the most acceptable option is the original, the price of which is about $ 20 - although it is more expensive than the analogue, it is better for your car.

The price of a non-original model ranges from $ 8 to $ 15.

Popular manufacturers:

1. air filters are more expensive, but with a quality recognized in the world: you can buy English PURFLUX from 500 rubles, or, for example, American FRAM for about 450 rubles;
2. cheaper goods are filters made in Poland KAMOKA, or, say, Turkish PATRON; their cost starts from 250 rubles;
3. the middle in price, but not in quality, not much inferior to the leaders, will be the German BOSH with a price of 400 rubles.

Where is it located?

The job of replacing the Ford Focus 2 air filter is not difficult. In principle, a person with basic technical skills can easily do it on their own. Where is the air filter on the vehicle in question? It is visible immediately, one has only to raise the hood. From the driver's side near battery in a plastic case.

Replacement process step by step:

The whole replacement process will take no more than half an hour.

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 unchanged on 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 stupid, they do it in such a way that even AvtoVAZ has a rest. During the design of the filter placement design, they decided that even "dumb" 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 for at least next model The trick was smart enough to simplify 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 need to either be no more than 30 cm tall, or have a very flexible boneless body and the super ability to turn 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, at the same time pulling the connector up.

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 it will not be possible to illuminate aimingly. 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 Ford Focus 2 gas pedal.

Now, we find several self-tapping screws for the 8 head on the 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 remove the problem ...

The brakes from Ford made the brake pedal a serious obstacle. The half-removed filter at the top rests against the pedal connection, clings to the back of the gas pedal studs, 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.

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 grow in it. And I decided that I needed to teach you how to change the cabin filter to Ford Focus 2 do it yourself.

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 wonders of ingenuity, and placed 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