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Instructions for Removing the Door Panel

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

To remove the door panel, start by taking off the triangular plastic trim located behind the external rear-view mirror; then remove the trim from the internal handle to access the screws underneath and also unscrew the screw inside the opening lever housing to remove the plastic frame that integrates the window switch buttons; at this point, unscrew the screws along the edges of the panel and unclip the retaining clips to complete the removal of the panel.

Updated on 17 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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