Ford Fiesta: Engine System - General Information / Piston Inspection. General Procedures

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual / Engine / Engine System - General Information / Piston Inspection. General Procedures

Inspection

NOTE: Do not use a caustic cleaning solution or a wire brush to clean the pistons or damage can occur.
Clean and inspect the (1) ring lands, (2) pin bosses, (3) skirts and the (4) tops of the pistons. If wear marks, scores or glazing is found on the piston skirt, check for a bent or twisted connecting rod.

NOTE: Make sure the oil ring holes are clean.
Using a Piston Ring Groove Scraper, clean the piston ring grooves.

Piston Diameter. General Procedures

Check NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification. Measure the piston diameter (at the measuring window) 90 degrees from the piston pin and 10 mm (...

Piston Ring End Gap. General Procedures

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Feeler Gauge Check NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification. NOTE: Use care when fitting piston rings to avoid possible damage to the piston ring or the cylinder bore...

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Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control. Diagnosis and Testing

DTC Charts DTC Chart: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation)...

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual: Fuel Charging and Controls. Diagnosis and Testing

General Equipment Ford diagnostic equipment Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. For information about these, REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation)...

Parking Brake Control. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the floor console.
Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
Remove the driver seat.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10 Seating, Removal and Installation).
Remove the parking brake cable adjustment lock nut.

Loosen the parking brake cable adjustment nut.