Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - (04-07) 1.8 petrol - oil filter & sump plug access

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Mon 21 Jan 2008 21:54
(04-07) 1.8 petrol - oil filter & sump plug access - oldlag
couple of quick questions - on the 1.8 petrol is it possible to access the oil filter element to change it, and the sump drain plug to drain it WITHOUT dropping off the undershield that exists under the engine?

Cos the shield is hard to drop off if your doing it in the drive outside your house and have it up on the car jack.
I wondered if taking a frt roadwheel off did the trick ?

Oh and just where is the oil filter element left right or back of the engine, cant see it.
Ta

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 21/01/2008 at 23:59

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Mon 21 Jan 2008 22:05
oil filter & sump plug access - Screwloose

Parts required:-

Trolley jack - 1 off
Axle stands - 1 pair
Manual, Haynes - 1 off
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Tue 22 Jan 2008 07:20
oil filter & sump plug access - Andrew Scott
One problem Haynes (Unbelievably) dont yet do a manual for the Focus 2, but thanks for the advice anyway!

Andrew
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Edited by Dynamic Dave on 22/01/2008 at 10:09

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Mon 21 Jan 2008 22:48
oil filter & sump plug access - Ben 10
No, you need to remove the tray. As said above, axle stands. Gives access to sump nut. Otherwise the oil wouldn't drain into a container, just collect on tray.

Edited by scribe on 21/01/2008 at 22:49

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