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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 2003-04 -> System Inspection -> Compressor -> Condenser -> Evaporator -> Receiver-Drier/Accumulator -> Refrigerant Line Restrictions -> Thermostatic Expansion Valve
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Focus ZTW 2.3 L4 GAS

While a detailed diagnostic procedure for all air conditioning systems would be impractical due to the many variations in construction and operation, there are three fundamental components of a total diagnosis:

  • Refrigerant systems must have an adequate, but not excessive charge.
  • Determination must be made whether the refrigerant system is governed by a cycling clutch compressor or by valves which control evaporator pressure.
  • The air distribution system (blower motor, switches, vacuum lines and air ducts) must be operational before checking the ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Brake Disc Service
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Focus ZX5 2.3 L4 GAS

Disc brake service is critical because of the close tolerances required in machining the brake disc to ensure proper brake operation.

Maintaining close control of the shape of the rubbing surfaces is required to prevent brake roughness. In addition, the surface finish must be non-directional and maintained at a micro-inch finish. This is required to avoid pulls and erratic performance, and to promote long lining life and equal lining wear of both the lefthand and righthand brakes.

Do not attempt to refinish the rubbin...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Focus, Fusion & Milan
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Focus LX 2.3 L4 GAS

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

When installing the fuel filter, ensure the flow arrow is facing in the proper direction.

After the battery has...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Intermediate shaft -> Left side -> Right side
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Focus ZX5 2.0 L4 GAS

Left side

  • Loosen left-hand strut and spring assembly top mount nuts by four turns.
  • Loosen wheel nuts.
  • Loosen wheel hub retaining nut.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove left-hand wheel.
  • . Detach left-hand lower arm.
  • Remove pinch bolt from ball joint stud. Protect ball joint seat using a soft cloth to prevent damage.
  • Detach lower arm ball joint.
  • Detach left-hand drive halfshaft from wheel hub by using a commercially available puller. Unscrew and remove hub retaining nut and press out halfshaft stub from wheel hub.
  • Support halfshaft. Inner halfshaft joint must not be bent by more than...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Focus LX 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect Mass Air Flow sensor.
  • Disconnect breather pipe.
  • Disconnect air cleaner outlet tube from throttle body and remove air cleaner.
  • Remove starter motor upper mounting bolts.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Disconnect starter motor electrical c...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 2000-07 Focus
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Focus ZX3 2.0 L4 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Position the windshield wipers in the vertical position.
  • Open the hood.
  • Remove the caps from the righthand side air cowl grille retaining screws.
  • Remove the righthand side air cowl grille retaining screws, then the grille.
  • Open the service flap, then remove the cabin air filter ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Anti-Lock Brake Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Focus SE 2.0 L4 GAS

This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. It may light for as long as 30 seconds as a bulb and system inspect. If the lamp remains lit or lights while operating the vehicle, a fault condition in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. When the lamp is lit, turn ignition Off, then start...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Focus LX 2.3 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from water inlet.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from water inlet.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to insta...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Focus ZTW 2.3 L4 GAS

  • Ensure transmission is in Neutral position, then raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove mounting bolts...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2004 Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Fuel Charging and Controls Diagram for 2004 Ford Focus ZTS 2.0 L4 GASFuel Charging and Controls Diagram for 2004 Ford Focus ZTS 2.0 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Throttle Body
  • Fuel Injector
  • Fuel Pressure Sensor
  • Fuel Injection Supply Manifold
  • Fuel Charging Wiring Harness
  • Selector Lever Assembly Diagram for 2004 Ford Focus ZX5 2.3 L4 GASSelector Lever Assembly Diagram for 2004 Ford Focus ZX5 2.3 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Selector Lever
  • Selector Lever Cable
  • Shift Shaft Lever
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2004 Ford Focus ZTS 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Ford Focus ZTS 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Horn
  • Horn Switch
  • Clockspring
  • Generic Electronic Module
  • 2004 Ford Focus ZTS 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Ford Focus ZTS 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Blower Motor Resistor
  • Heater Blower Motor
  • Heater Blower Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2004 Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2004 Ford Focus SE 2.0 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Vibration
  • Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
  • Document: CLUTCH PEDAL RETURN SPRING NOISE AND/OR FREE PLAY - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2004 Ford Focus SE 2.0 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Insufficient Performance
  • Auto Systems:
  • Manual Trans, Clutches, Linkage, MTX
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2004 Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2004 Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2004 Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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