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Dismantling the Front Door Lock Module of Ford Focus MK1

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

In this video, you will see how to dismantle the lock of the front door of a first-generation Ford Focus by following these simple instructions. First, open the front door; then remove the door panel by taking off the triangular plastic piece and all the plastic covers of the panel, unscrewing all the fixing screws. After removing the panel, take off the inner cover and unscrew the fixing screws of the lock, which you will find inside the holes; then unscrew the side screws and lever from the outside to remove the handle along with the lock.

Updated on 4 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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