Ford Focus Service Manual: Door Handle to Latch Rod Adjustment
NOTE:
An incorrectly adjusted exterior door handle can cause a loose handle, rattle noise, door hard to open from the outside door handle, or the outside door handle to not sit flush in the closed position.
NOTE:
Prior to carrying out the adjustment procedure, the door latch, exterior door handle, and linkages must be installed on the door.
- Raise the door glass to the full-up position.
- Remove the door trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section 501-05.
- Position the water shield aside.
- Open the clip and disconnect the exterior door handle actuating rod.
- Position the actuating rod and latch actuating lever in a neutral position.
- NOTE:
Do not push up or pull down on the actuating rod or latch actuating lever.
Reinstall the exterior door handle actuating rod back into the clip.
- Close the clip and test the system to make sure that the exterior door handle is operating correctly.
- Reseal the water shield.
- Install the door trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section 501-05.
Door Check Arm
Item
Part Number
Description
1
5423500 (front)/ 5427200 (rear)
Door check arm
2
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Door check arm-to-door gasket (part of 5423500)
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refer to Door Handle Reinforcement — Exterior, Front in this section.
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