Locate and remove them.
How to fix door handle 2008 ford focus.
Have a look at the door handle from inside the door.
Carefully pull the handle housing off.
There are wires attached to the back of the housing.
Remove the three bolts on the rear door edge surrounding the lock assembly these will require a torx wrench.
Roll the window up or down as needed to get to the nuts that attach the handle to the door.
Unclip the reinforcement bracket for the lock and handle from the door panel and you can move the assembly with the door lock mechanism out of the door through the inner frame.
You will see the rod after the door panel is removed.
You will have some idea as to how to remove it.
Remove linkages to the door handle then pull handle form outside.
How do you remove and change the external front door handle on a ford focus.
This video is not meant to be a definitive how to always consult a professional repair manual before starting your.
You will also need to remove a rod the goes to the door lock.
Remove any plastic covers that may be glued to the door.
Do not pull too hard.
Ford focus door handle repair disclaimer.
You will need to remove the inner door trim door card to do this.