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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Door Lock Cylinder
Removal and Installation
Remove the front door exterior handle reinforcement. For additional information,
refer to Door Handle Reinforcement — Exterior, Front in this section.
Release ...
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Ford Focus Door Handle Reinforcement - Exterior, Rear
Removal
NOTE: The door window glass must be completely raised.
Remove the exterior rear door handle. For additional information, refer
to Exterior Rear Door Handle in this section.
Unclip the door lock rod bell crank from the door.
Remove the interior rear door handle ...
