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VEHICLE APPLICATION:2006.0 Fiesta
CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
About This Manual
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................................................. Introduction
Special Tools
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Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................\
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Warnings. Cautions and Notes in This Manual ..................................................................
How to Use This Manual ........................................................................\
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Special Tools and Torque Figures ........................................................................\
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Health and Safety Precautions ........................................................................\
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................................................. Introduction
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........................................ Acids and Alkalis
Air Bags
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Air Conditioning Refrigerant ........................................................................\
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............................... Adhesives and Sealers
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................................................... Antifreeze
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..................................................... Asbestos
Battery Acids
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Brake and Clutch Linings and Pads ........................................................................\
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Brake Fluids (Polyalkylene Glycols) ........................................................................\
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....................................................... Brazing
Chemical Materials
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................................................................... Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) ... ..........................
Clutch Fluids ........................................................................\
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Clutch Linings and Pads ........................................................................\
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Corrosion Protection Materials ........................................................................\
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........................................................ Cutting
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.................................................... Dewaxing
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.......................................................... Dusts
Electric Shock
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Engine Oils ........................................................................\
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Exhaust Fumes ........................................................................\
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........................................... Fibre Insulation
Fire
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First Aid ........................................................................\
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.......................................... Fluoroelastomer
Foams
. Polyurethane ........................................................................\
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.......................................................... Freon
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........................................................... Fuels
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.............................................. Gas Cylinders
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......................................................... Gases
Gaskets (Fluoroelastomer)
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General Workshop Tools and Equipment ........................................................................\
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High Pressure Air. Lubrication and Oil Test Equipment ......................................................
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............................................. Legal Aspects
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............................. Lubricants and Greases
Transmission Fluids
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.......................................................... Noise
Noise Insulation Materials
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0-Rings (Fluoroelastomer) ........................................................................\
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.......................................................... Paints
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.............................. Pressurized Equipment . . ........................................................................\
......................................................... Solder
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...................................................... Solvents
Sound Insulation
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Suspended Loads ........................................................................\
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Transmission Brake Bands ........................................................................\
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................................................... Underseal
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............................................................ Viton
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....................................................... Welding
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.................... Warning Symbols on Vehicles
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................................................. White Spirit
Standard Workshop Practices
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Vehicle in Workshop ........................................................................\
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Alternative Fuel ........................................................................\
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Alternative Fuel - Do's ........................................................................\
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Alternative Fuel - Do Nots ........................................................................\
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Towing the Vehicle ........................................................................\
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Connecting a Slave Battery Using Jumper Cables ............................................................
Component Cleaning ........................................................................\
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Calibration of Essential Measuring Equipment ...................................................................
Solvents. Sealants and Adhesives ........................................................................\
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................................................. Introduction
RoadlRoller Testing ........................................................................\
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Pre-Test Checks ........................................................................\
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Starting the Engine ........................................................................\
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Road or Roller Testing ........................................................................\
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Brake Testing ........................................................................\
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
About This Manual
-- . Introduction
This manual has been written in a format that is
designed to meet the needs of technicians
worldwide. The objective is to use common formats
and include similar content in each manual.
This manual provides general descriptions for accomplishing diagnosis and testing, service and
repair work with tested, effective techniques.
Following them will help assure reliability.
Special Tools
The special tool(s) table provided at the beginning
of each procedure shows all special tools required
to carry out a repair. Where possible, illustrations
are provided to assist in identifying the special tool
required.
Important Safety Instructions
Appropriate service methods and correct repair
--.! procedures are essential for the safe, reliable
operation of all motor vehicles as well as the
personal safety of the individual carrying out the
work.
This manual cannot possibly anticipate all such
variations and provide advice or cautions as to
each. Anyone who departs from the instructions
provided in this manual must first establish that he
compromises neither his personal safety nor the
vehicle integrity by his choice of methods, tools or
components.
Warnings, Cautions and Notes in This
Manual
A WARN1NG:Warnings are used to indicate
that failure to follow a procedure correctly
may result in personal injury.
A warning, caution or note is placed at the
beginning of a series of steps if it applies to multiple
steps. If the warning, caution or note only applies
to one step, it is placed at the beginning of the
specific step (after the step number).
How to Use This Manual
This manual covers diagnosis and testing, service
and repair procedures.
This manual is structured into groups and sections,
with specific system sections collected together
under their relevant group.
A group covers a specific portion of the vehicle.
The manual is divided into five groups, General
Information, Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical and
Body and Paint. The number of the group is the
first number of a section number.
Pages at the start of the manual list all sections
available. Each section has a contents list detailing
Specifications, Description and Operation,
Diagnosis and Testing, In Vehicle Repairs,
Disassembly and Assembly, Removal and
Installation.
If components need to be removed or
disassembled in sequence, the sequence will be
identified numerically in a graphic and the
corresponding text will be numbered accordingly.
All left and right-hand references to the vehicle are
taken from a position sitting in the driver seat
looking forward.
All left and right-hand references to the engine are
taken from a position at the flywheel looking
towards the front camshaft pulley.
Where appropriate, instructions will be given for
the use of the diagnostic tool.
Overview Procedures
Overview procedures contain an exploded view
A CAUTI0N:Cautions are used to indicate illustration(s). The numbered sequence within the
that failure to follow a procedure correctly illustration(s) indicate the order to be followed when
may result in damage to the vehicle or removingldisassem bling or when
equipment being used. installinglassembling a component. Additional
information,
symbol(s) or a torque figure, may also
, , N0TE:Notes are used to provide additional
be shown alonaside the com~onent.
essential information required to carry out a
complete and satisfactory repair. There are
ten symbols used to give additional
information when
removina/disassemblincr or when V AS YOU read through this manual, YOU will come /"itallinglassembling a c&ponent.
across WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES.
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lnspection and Verification
Visual lnspection Charts, Symptom Charts and
other information charts (such as diagnostic
routines) or supplement test procedures with
technical specifications will navigate the user to a
specific test procedure.
Symptom Chart
The symptom chart indicates symptoms, sources
and actions to address a condition.
Item
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Pinpoint Tests
For electrical systems, pinpoint test steps are used
to identify the source of a concern in a logical,
step-by-step manner. pinpoint tests have two
columns: CONDITIONS and
DETAILSIRESULTSIACTIONS.
Designation
Special tool
Install new component
l nspect
Apply sealant
Apply petroleum jelly Apply oil
Apply fluid
Apply grease
Removal or Disassembly
detail
Installation or Assembly
detail
The CONDITIONS column is used exclusively for
graphics and icons (with or without captions) and
the
DETAILSIRESULTSIACTIONS column
provides direction to another test step or specific
corrective actions.
The boxed numbers indicate the order in which the
described action is to be performed.
Description
A special tool is required for this component. There will also
be a removal or installation symbol alongside the special
tool symbol.
Discard the old component and install a new component.
Check the component for damage.
Apply sealant to the component as specified in the mate-
rials table.
Apply petroleum jelly to the component as specified in the
materials table.
Apply oil to the component as specified in the materials table.
Apply fluid to the component as specified in the materials
table.
Apply grease to the component as specified in the mate-rials
table.
Go to the removal or disassembly detail for additional
information to remove or disassemble a component
Go to the installation or assembly detail for additional
information to install or assemble a component
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Component Tests
' A component test is used when a component is
tested in multiple pinpoint tests, or if a procedure
is too complicated to be formatted within a single
page of the pinpoint test.
Graphics
Test graphics show the measurement or test to be
performed in a test step.
A representative tester graphic is used for
voltmeters and ohmmeters.
If multiple measurements are made in a single
graphic, the test leads are drawn with a solid line
until the test lead splits to indicate the multiple
measurements, at which point dashed lines are
used.
Breakout box-type testers are represented by a
double circle test pin. Test pins are labeled with
the pin number.
Special Tools and Torque Figures
Any requirement for special tools will picture the
tool, showing it in use and with its tool number
( ' shown. Torque settings will be given at the relevant
point in the procedure.
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Health and Safety Precautions
Introduction
Many of the procedures associated with vehicle
maintenance and repair involve physical hazards
or other risks to health. This subsection lists,
alphabetically, some of these hazardous operations
and the materials and equipment associated with
them. Precautions necessary to avoid these
hazards are identified.
The list is not exhaustive and all operations and
procedures, and the handling of materials, should
be carried out with health and safety in mind.
Before using any product the Materials Safety Data
Sheet supplied by the manufacturer or supplier
should be consulted.
Acids and Alkalis
See also Battery Acids.
For example caustic soda, sulphuric acid.
Used in batteries and cleaning materials.
Irritant and corrosive to the skin, eyes, nose and
throat. Cause burns. Can destroy ordinary
protective clothing.
Avoid splashes to the skin, eyes and clothing. Wear
suitable protective impervious apron, gloves and
goggles. Do not breath mists.
Make sure access to eye wash bottles, shower and
soap are readily available for splashing accidents.
Display Eye Hazard sign.
Air Bags
See also Fire, Chemical Materials.
Highly flammable, explosive
- observe No Smoking
policy.
Used as a safety restraint system mounted in the
steering wheel and passenger side of the instrument panel.
The inflator contains a high-energetic propellant
which, when ignited, produces a VERY HOT GAS
(2500°C).
The gas
generant used in air bags is Sodium Azide.
This material is hermetically sealed in the module
and is completely consumed during deployment.
No attempt should be made to open an air bag inflator
as this will lead to the risk of exposure to
( '.
Sodium Azide. If a gas generator is ruptured, full
protective clothing should be worn when dealing
with the spillage.
After normal deployment, gloves and safety goggles must be worn during the handling process.
Deployed air bags should be disposed of in a
plastic bag in accordance with local regulations at
an approved chemical waste site.
Following any direct contact with gas generant.
- wash affected areas thoroughly with water.
- seek medical assistance if necessary.
Air Bags
- Do's
- Do store modules in an upright position.
- Do keep modules dry.
- Do carry modules with the cover side pointing
away from the body.
- Do place modules with their cover side upwards.
- Do carefully inspect modules for damage.
- Do stand to one side when connecting modules.
- Do make sure all test equipment is properly
calibrated and maintained.
- Do wash hands after handling deployed air
bags.
Air Bags
- Do Nots
- Do not store highly flammable material together
with modules or gas generators.
- Do not store gas generators at temperatures
exceeding 80°C.
- Do not store modules upside down.
- Do not attempt to open a gas generator housing.
- Do not expose gas generators to open flame or
sources of heat.
- Do not place anything on top of a module cover.
- Do not use damaged modules.
- Do not touch a fired module or gas generator
for at least
10 minutes.
- Do not use any electrical probes on the wiring
circuit.
Air Conditioning Refrigerant (1,
See also Chlorofluorocarbon, Chemical Materials
Highly flammable, combustible
- observe No
Smoking policy.
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Skin contact may result in frostbite.
Instructions given by the manufacturer must be
followed. Avoid naked lights, wear suitable
protective gloves and goggles.
If refrigerant comes into contact with the skin or
eyes, immediately rinse the affected areas with
water. Eyes should also be rinsed with an
appropriate irrigation solution and should not be
rubbed. SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IF
NECESSARY.
Air Conditioning Refrigerant - Do Nots
- Do not expose refrigerant bottles to sunlight or
heat.
- Do not stand refrigerant bottles upright; when
filling, hold them with the valve downwards.
- Do not expose refrigerant bottles to frost.
- Do not drop refrigerant bottles.
- Do not vent refrigerant to atmosphere under any
circumstance.
- Do not mix refrigerants, for example R12 (Freon)
and
R134a.
Adhesives and Sealers
See also Fire, Chemical Materials.
Highly flammable, flammable, combustible
-
observe No Smoking policy.
Generally should be stored in No Smoking areas.
Cleanliness and tidiness in use should be
observed, for example disposable paper covering
benches; should be dispensed from applicators
where possible; containers, including secondary
containers, should be labeled appropriately.
Solvent-based AdhesivesISealers - See
Solvents
Follow manufacturers instructions.
Water-based Ad hesives1Sealers
Hot Melt Adhesives
In the solid state, they are safe. In the molten state
they may cause burns and health hazards may
arise from the inhalation of toxic fumes.
Use appropriate protective clothing and a
thermostatically controlled heater with a thermal
cut-out and adequate extraction.
Resin-based AdhesiveslSealers, for
example Epoxide and Formaldehyde
Resin-based
Mixing should be carried out in well ventilated
areas, as harmful or toxic volatile chemicals may
be released.
Skin contact with uncured resins and hardeners
can result in irritation, dermatitis, and absorption
of toxic or harmful chemicals through the skin.
Splashes can damage the eyes.
Provide adequate ventilation and avoid skin and
eye contact.
Anaerobic, Cyanoacrylate (super-glues)
and other Acrylic Adhesives
Many are irritant, sensitizing or harmful to the skin
and respiratory tract. Some are eye irritants.
Skin and eye contact should be avoided and the
manufacturers instructions followed.
Cyanoacrylate adhesives (super-glues) MUST NOT
contact the skin or eyes. If skin or eye tissue is
bonded, cover with a clean moist pad and SEEK
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. Do not
attempt to pull tissue apart. Use in well ventilated
areas as vapors can cause irritation to the nose
and eyes.
For two-pack systems see Resin-based and
lsocyanate
AdhesivesISealers.
lsocyanate (Polyurethane)
Ad
hesives1Sealers
See also Resin-based Adhesives.
Those based On polymer emulsions and rubber Individuals suffering from asthma or respiratory
latexes may contain small amounts of volatile toxic
allergies should not work with or near these and harmful chemicals. Skin and eye contact
should be avoided and adequate ventilation materials
as sensitivity reactions can occur.
provided during use. Over
exposure is irritating to the eyes and
respiratory system. Excessive concentrations may
produce effects on the nervous system including
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drowsiness. In extreme cases, loss of
consciousness may result. Long term exposure to
vapor concentrations may result in adverse health
effects.
Prolonged contact with the skin may have a
defatting effect which may lead to skin irritation
and in some cases, dermatitis.
Splashes entering the eye will cause discomfort
and possible damage.
Any spraying should preferably be carried out in
exhaust ventilated booths, removing vapors and
spray droplets from the breathing zone.
Wear appropriate gloves, eye and respiratory
protection. Asbestos dust
waste should be dampened, placed
in a sealed container and marked for safe disposal.
If any cutting or drilling is attempted on materials
(
containing asbestos the item should be dampened "
and only hand tools or low speed power tools used.
Battery Acids
See also Acids and Alkalis.
Gases released during charging are explosive.
Never use naked flames or allow sparks near
charging or recently charged batteries.
Make sure there is adequate ventilation.
Brake and Clutch Linings and Pads
Antifreeze
See Asbestos.
See also Fire, Solvents.
For example isopropanol, ethylene glycol,
methanol.
Highly flammable, flammable, combustible.
Used in vehicle coolant systems, brake air pressure
systems, screenwash solutions.
Vapors may be given off from coolant antifreeze
(glycol) when heated. Avoid breathing these
vapors.
Antifreeze may be absorbed through the skin in
toxic or harmful quantities. Antifreeze, if swallowed,
can be fatal and MEDICAL ATTENTION SHOULD
BE SOUGHT IMMEDIATELY.
These products must not be used in any cooling
or industrial water system that is connected or
linked to general, food preparation or drinking water
supplies.
Asbestos
See also Warning Symbols on Vehicles at the end
of this subsection.
Breathing asbestos dust may cause lung damage
or, in some cases, cancer.
Used in brake and clutch linings, transmission
brake bands and gaskets.
The use of drum cleaning units, vacuum cleaning
or damp wiping is preferred.
Brake Fluids (Polyal kylene Glycols)
See also Fire.
Splashes to the skin and eyes are slightly irritating.
Avoid skin and
eye'contact as far as possible.
Inhalation vapor hazards do not arise at ambient
temperatures because of the very low vapor
pressure.
Brazing
See Welding.
Chemical Materials
See also Legal Aspects.
Chemical materials such as solvents, sealers,
adhesives, paints, resin foams, battery acids,
antifreeze, brake fluids, fuels, oils and grease
should always be used with caution and stored and
handled with care. They may be toxic, harmful,
corrosive, irritant or highly flammable and give rise
to hazardous fumes and dusts.
The effects of excessive exposure to chemicals may be immediate or delayed; briefly experienced
or permanent; cumulative; superficial; life
threatening; or may reduce life expectancy.
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