Focus L4-2.0L (2009)
11. Release the clips and remove the exterior rear door handle reinforcement from the carrier assembly.
Installation
1. Connect the exterior rear door handle reinforcement to the carrier assembly clips.
2. Position the rear door latch and handle reinforcement assembly inside the door.
3. Loosely install all 3 rear door latch screws.
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Once all 3 screws are installed, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
4. NOTE: Make sure the T-nut bottoms out when the exterior front door handle reinforcement is slid rearward. Make sure the tabs are pushed
through the opening.
Install the exterior door handle reinforcement on the door.
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Position the exterior front door handle reinforcement on the door and slide it rearward.
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Push and hold the T-nut against the sheet metal cutout in the direction of the arrow.
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Tighten the exterior door handle reinforcement screw while holding the T-nut.
5. Install the exterior rear door handle. For additional information, refer to Exterior Rear Door Handle See: Exterior Rear Door Handle.
6. Connect the rear door latch actuator electrical connector.
7. Install the door glass top run retainer onto the door and tighten the 2 screws.
8. Position the interior rear door handle cable into the retaining clip.
9. Install the door lock rod bell crank onto the door.
10. Adjust the exterior door handle. For additional information, refer to Door Handle to Latch Rod Adjustment See: Front Door/Front Door
Latch/Adjustments.
11. Reseal the watershield.
12. Install the rear door trim panel.