When to replace the Pollen Filter on your FORD FOCUS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 1 year / 20000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD FOCUS Saloon (DFW) 1.8 Turbo DI / TDDi, FORD FOCUS Saloon (DFW) 1.8 TDCi, FORD FOCUS Saloon (DFW) 1.8 TDCi, FORD FOCUS Saloon (DFW) 1.8 Turbo DI / TDDi, FORD FOCUS Saloon (DFW) 2.0 16V, FORD FOCUS Saloon (DFW) 1.8 16V, FORD FOCUS Saloon (DFW) 1.6 16V, FORD FOCUS Saloon (DFW) 1.4 16V View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

Tools
Replacement: pollen filter – FORD FOCUS Saloon (DFW). Tools you might need:
Phillips Screwdriver
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: pollen filter – FORD FOCUS Saloon (DFW). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Replace the cabin filter at least once every six months, in early spring and autumn seasons.
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • If the air flow into the cabin has sharply reduced, replace the filter before a scheduled maintenance.
  • Please note: all work on the car – FORD FOCUS Saloon (DFW) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Unscrew the fastener of the wiper cowl grille located on the right side. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  2. Step 4
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    Remove the wiper cowl grille located on the right side.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the cabin filter.
    Replacement: pollen filter – FORD FOCUS Saloon (DFW). Tip:
    Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
  4. Step 6
    Switch on the ignition.
    Step 7
    Close the heater flap.
    Step 8
    Switch off the ignition.
    Step 9
    Changing Pollen Filter on FORD FOCUS Saloon (DFW) 1.8 TDCi 2002 by yourself
    Clean the cabin filter housing and cover.
    Replacement: pollen filter – FORD FOCUS Saloon (DFW). Professionals recommend:
    Remove any debris from the cabin filter housing carefully to prevent contamination of the ventilation duct.
  5. Step 10
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    Install the cabin filter to its mounting seat.
    Replacement: pollen filter – FORD FOCUS Saloon (DFW). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Follow the air flow direction arrow on the filter.Check out the correct location of the filter element. Do not skew.Attention! Use quality filters – FORD FOCUS Saloon (DFW).
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