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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Focus / May 2006

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Door handle removal for window regulator repair

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matt_lechner@yahoo.com - 26 May 2006 03:39 GMT
Hello,

I'm in the process of replacing a broken window regulator on my 2003
ZX3.  I've got the door panel off and the next step in the process,
according to instructions in the Hayes manual, is to "detach the door
release handle from the door by unclipping it from the front end, then
sliding the handle out in a forwards direction.  (The door handle at
this point can be left attached to the cable.)"

The illustration in the manual isn't entirely clear to me.  Another
site that talks about this repair states, "Remove the interior door
latch, by gently pulling out on the front corner, which is held in by a
plastic compression spring."

Do I need to stick a screwdriver under the plastic casing that
surrounds the handle?  Do I pull out on the handle itself?  Any
guidance would be much appreciated.  Just trying to avoid breaking
something.

Thanks,
Matt
ford_technical_ - 26 May 2006 18:49 GMT
ok, on the side theres a screw that keeps in the trim/cover around the
lock,remove this, now slide the handle towards the cover that you've just
taken off remove the 3 screws around the latch, disconnect the interior
handle from the panel,unplug the wiring now remove the complete
lock/latch/cable and interor handle as one unit

oops im getting carried away...
the window reg can be removed without taking this out,
disconnect the glass (2 10mm bolts) push the window up and hold it up by
some strong tape, now remove the 7 fixing bolts(or maybe rivets)and the
wiring now remove the window reg'
matt_lechner@yahoo.com - 26 May 2006 21:26 GMT
> the window reg can be removed without taking this out,
> disconnect the glass (2 10mm bolts) push the window up and hold it up by
> some strong tape, now remove the 7 fixing bolts(or maybe rivets)and the
> wiring now remove the window reg'

Thanks for the reply.  That definitely is more complicated than
indicated by the manual.  If I can avoid that step, as you say, then
that'd be great.  That would leave cutting the weatherstripping goo and
peeling back the foam to get at the regulator.

Another question: is there any special tool required to remove and put
the bolts (or rivets) back?

Matt
ford_technical_ - 27 May 2006 10:25 GMT
once the membrane is cut away(by the black goo)you'll see the bolts(if its
a later model)or the rivets if its a early model
good luck
davey

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