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Exterior Door Handle > < Rear Door Latch
Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - Liftgate Latch Focus 1999 (08/1998-12/2004)
Removal and Installation

Removal

All vehicles

  1. Remove the liftgate trim panel.

  1. Disconnect and detach the liftgate latch electrical connector.
Wagon

  1. Detach the liftgate latch cable from the retaining clips.

  1. Disconnect the liftgate latch cable from the liftgate lock assembly.
All vehicles

  1. Remove the latch.
3-door, 4-door and 5-door
  1. If a new liftgate latch is being installed.
    For additional information, refer to Liftgate Lock Cylinder - 3-Door/4-Door/5-Door in this section.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Exterior Door Handle > < Rear Door Latch