Air Distribution System Cleaning
All vehicles1. Disconnect the low pressure switch connector.
WARNING: AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN; WEAR GLOVES AND RESPIRATORY PROTECTION. ENSURE THAT YOU PERFORM THIS OPERATION IN A WELL VENTILATED ROOM. KEEP ALL VEHICLE DOORS AND WINDOWS OPEN FOR THE DURATION OF THE OPERATION. DO NOT INHALE VAPORS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. DO NOT SMOKE AND AVOID OPEN FIRE AND UNPROTECTED LIGHT SOURCES.
NOTE: Precisely locate the musty or damp odor. The odor eliminating agent can remove deposits in the heater housing but cannot prevent odorous that are distributed by the ventilation system, for example those caused by damp carpets.
2. Turn on the ignition.
3. Open all ventilation nozzles, set the temperature switch to maximum heat, set the heater motor switch to the highest position and set the ventilation to "fresh air".
NOTE: All ventilation nozzles must be open.
4. Start the engine and let it warm up to operating temperature.
5. To dry out the system, switch off the air conditioning system and ventilate the vehicle for approx. 15 minutes.
6. Switch off the engine.
Focus only
7. Remove the blower motor.
Ka, Fiesta '96 and Puma only
8. Remove the blower motor resistor.
Galaxy only
9. Remove the blower motor.
All vehicles
10. Fill the spray gun with the odor eliminating agent (240 ml).
11. Use the tire inflator to apply pressure of 5.5 to 10 bar (operating pressure) to the spray gun.
CAUTION: The maximum pressure of 13.5 bar must not be exceeded.
12. Insert the spray gun hose as far as possible into the opening in the heater blower, working towards the evaporator (Mondeo heater housing shown).
- By moving the hose, spray the odor eliminating agent over the entire surface of the evaporator.
- Spray all of the odor eliminating agent into the opening.
- Allow the odor eliminating agent to take effect for 10 minutes.
13. Install the components in reverse order.
14. Start the engine, switch off the air conditioning system and ventilate the vehicle for approx. 15 minutes. While this is being done, have all ventilation nozzles open, the temperature switch set to maximum heat, the heater motor switch to the highest position and the ventilation to "fresh air".
15. Switch off the engine.
16. Connect the low pressure switch connector.
17. Ventilate the vehicle with the doors open for another 30 minutes.