Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 1 year / 20000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6 TDCi, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6 TDCi … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change oil filter and engine oil on FORD FOCUS MK2 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Oil Filter for Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) and other FORD models

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Oil filter

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Ford Focus MK2 diesel. Tools you need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Drive socket # 7 
                    
                      Drive socket # 21 
                    
                      Drive socket # 27 
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Oil drain pan
                    
                      Funnel
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Microfibre towel
                    
                      Fender cover

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – Ford Focus MK2 diesel. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
Use only new O-rings during installation.
Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
Please note: all work on the car – Ford Focus MK2 diesel – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the hood.
Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3

Remove the engine cover.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Ford Focus MK2 diesel. To avoid damaging the part when removing it, do not use excessive force.
Step 4

Unscrew the oil filler plug.
Step 5

Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Ford Focus MK2 diesel. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.All works should be done with the engine cooled down.
Step 6

Put a waste oil container with at least 4 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 7

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 8

Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Drain the used oil.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Ford Focus MK2 diesel. AUTODOC recommends:
Caution! The oil may be hot.
Step 10

Detach the air intake hose clamp. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

On the right side, detach the PCV valve hose from the engine cover.
Step 12

Detach the air inlet pipe from the turbocharger.
Step 13

Detach the mass air flow sensor connector.
Step 14

Remove the air filter housing.
Step 15

Cover the turbocharger impeller with a microfibre cloth to prevent dirt and foreign objects getting into the system.
Step 16

Cover the PCV valve hole with a microfibre cloth to prevent dirt and foreign objects from getting into the system.
Step 17

Clean the oil filter seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 18

Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use a drive socket #27. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19

Prepare a container for the old oil filter.
Step 20

Put the old oil filter in the container.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Ford Focus MK2 diesel. Tip:
Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
Step 21

Cover the oil filter housing with a microfibre towel to prevent dirt and foreign objects from getting into the system.

Step 22

Remove the oil filter cover O-ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 23

Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
Step 24

Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 25

Install a new O-ring to its mounting seat on the filter cover.
Step 26

Install the new oil filter to the mounting seat on the filter cover.

Please note!
Make sure to install the filter correctly. Don't mix up the sides of the part.
Step 27

Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 28

Remove the microfibre towel from the oil filter housing.

Step 29

Install a new oil filter housing cover and tighten it. Use a drive socket #27. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 30

Remove the microfibre cloth from the turbocharger impeller. Remove the microfibre cloth from the PCV valve hole.
Step 31

Install the air filter housing and fasten it.
Step 32

Attach the air inlet pipe to the turbocharger.
Step 33

On the right side, attach the PCV valve hose to the engine cover.
Step 34

Fasten the clamp on the air intake hose. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 35

Attach the mass air flow sensor connector.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Ford Focus MK2 diesel. Tip from AUTODOC:
Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 36

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Step 37

Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 26 Nm torque.
Step 38

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 39

Lower the car.

Step 40

Remove the oil filler cap.
Step 41

Insert the funnel.
Step 42

Pour oil into the engine through the filler. Required amount of oil: 3,8 L.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Ford Focus MK2 diesel. Professionals recommend:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 43

Check the oil level using the dipstick. Top up oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.
Step 44

Install the oil filler cap.

Step 45

Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 46

Run the engine for a few minutes.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Ford Focus MK2 diesel. AUTODOC recommends:
After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.
Step 47

Check the oil level using the dipstick.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.Make sure that the oil filler cap is properly tightened.Check the threaded plug of the drainage hole and the oil filter seal for tightness. If necessary, carefully tighten them up.
Step 48

Install the engine cover and secure it.

AUTODOC recommends:
Caution! Do not use excessive force during installation. This may damage the fasteners of the car. Ford Focus MK2 dieselMake sure the engine cover is properly seated. It should not be displaced with respect to the guiding fasteners.
Step 49

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 50

Close the hood.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Ford Focus MK2 diesel. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Note that oil pressure warning light, which indicates insufficient pressure in the lubrication system, may be on for a longer time than usual. After a few seconds, the oil will fill all the channels, and the light will go out. To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.

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