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: Liftgate Release Switch. Removal and Installation

Removal Remove the luggage compartment lid moulding - 5 door. Refer to: Luggage Compartment Lid Moulding - 5-Door (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation). Remove the liftgate release switch...

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual: Fuel Tank. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Hose Clamp(s) Powertrain Jack Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation steps. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, 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.