Make sure that the gearshift lever is in the NEUTRAL position. Apply the parking brake.
Release the lock tab on the selector cable.
By placing the shift lever into 4th gear, it locks the small lever into the NEUTRAL position.
Move the gear shift lever into the 4th gear position.
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 ...