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How to Remove the Front Panel of a Ford Focus

Model: Ford Focus MK 1 - Years 1998-2004
Part: Door trim panel

Replace the door panel if damaged, here's how. Use a screwdriver to unscrew the screws located in the space of the upper door opening lever and the screws present in the handle after removing the plastic part. Disconnect the window winding handle. Unscrew the remaining screws on the door panel and detach the retaining clips. Pull the panel away with your hands and unclip it from the door (disconnect the power wiring and the opening cable). Remove the adhesive covering and perform maintenance inside. Fit the new panel as you removed the old one.

Updated on 15 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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