Ford Focus Service Manual: Door Handle Reinforcement - Exterior, Rear

Removal

NOTE:

The door window glass must be completely raised.

1. Remove the exterior rear door handle. For additional information, refer to Exterior Rear Door Handle in this section.

1. Unclip the door lock rod bell crank from the door.

1. Remove the interior rear door handle cable from the retaining clip.

1. Loosen the 2 screws, slide the door glass top run retainer up, and remove the door glass top run retainer from the door.

1. Disconnect the rear door latch actuator electrical connector.

1. NOTE:

   The exterior rear door handle reinforcement screw does not have to be removed.

   Loosen the exterior rear door handle reinforcement screw.

1. Slide the exterior rear door handle reinforcement to the front of the vehicle and remove from the door.

1. Remove the 3 rear door latch screws.

1. Remove the rear door latch and handle reinforcement assembly from the rear door.

1. Open the clip and disconnect the exterior rear door handle actuating rod.

1. Release the clips and remove the exterior rear door handle reinforcement from the carrier assembly.

Installation

1. Connect the exterior rear door handle reinforcement to the carrier assembly clips.

1. Position the rear door latch and handle reinforcement assembly inside the door.

1. Loosely install all 3 rear door latch screws.
   • Once all 3 screws are installed, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

1. NOTE:

   Make sure the T-nut bottoms out when the exterior front door handle reinforcement is slid rearward. Make sure the tabs are pushed through the opening.

   Install the exterior door handle reinforcement on the door.

   • Position the exterior front door handle reinforcement on the door and slide it rearward.
   • Push and hold the T-nut against the sheet metal cutout in the direction of the arrow.
   • Tighten the exterior door handle reinforcement screw while holding the T-nut.

1. Install the exterior rear door handle. For additional information, refer to Exterior Rear Door Handle in this section.

1. Connect the rear door latch actuator electrical connector.

1. Install the door glass top run retainer onto the door and tighten the 2 screws.

1. Position the interior rear door handle cable into the retaining clip.

1. Install the door lock rod bell crank onto the door.

1. Adjust the exterior door handle. For additional information, refer to Door Handle to Latch Rod Adjustment in this section.

1. Reseal the watershield.

1. Install the rear door trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section  501-05.