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How to disassemble the handle and switch of the rear tailgate of the Ford Focus

Model: Ford Focus MK 3 - Years 2011-2018
Part: Handle

Below we will see the instructions that will allow us to disassemble and replace the handle and switch of the rear tailgate of the Ford Focus. First, we open the rear tailgate and start disassembling and removing the inner lining, unscrewing all the fixing screws; then we unscrew the handle screws and disconnect the electrical connector from the inside, removing and replacing the handle with the new one. At this point, we install the new handle, checking its operation before reassembling all the elements of the rear tailgate.

Posted on 15 July 2025 by ScegliAuto

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