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How do you remove the sail panel on a Ford Focus?

How do you remove the sail panel on a Ford Focus?

Push the power plug back in to the socket on the tweeter speaker. Line up the friction fasteners on the rear of the sail panel and push it back in to place. Sit inside the vehicle, close the door, and verify that the door opener handle and electrical switches work properly.

How to remove side impact bolster from Ford Focus door?

Once the door’s trim panel is removed, remove the side impact bolster by rotating it counterclockwise to free it from its retaining clips. You should then pull those clips from the door panel.

Do you need to remove the latch on a Ford Focus?

The latch is part of the complete lock assembly, which you must remove. You need to remove the door’s inner trim panel and then the outer door handle in order to then disconnect the lock assembly. Disconnect the battery’s negative (black) cable before you do anything else.

How do you unclip a Ford Focus door?

Disconnect the battery’s negative (black) cable before you do anything else. To unclip the cover trim on the door’s pull handle, insert a screwdriver into the hole below the cover and twist.

The latch is part of the complete lock assembly, which you must remove. You need to remove the door’s inner trim panel and then the outer door handle in order to then disconnect the lock assembly. Disconnect the battery’s negative (black) cable before you do anything else.

Push the power plug back in to the socket on the tweeter speaker. Line up the friction fasteners on the rear of the sail panel and push it back in to place. Sit inside the vehicle, close the door, and verify that the door opener handle and electrical switches work properly.

When to remove the door panels on a Ford Focus?

This automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist owners of the third generation MK III (2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014) Ford Focus sedan or hatchback in removing the interior door panels in order to upgrade the OEM speaker, add soundproofing material, replace the power window motor or fix a faulty electrical switch.

Once the door’s trim panel is removed, remove the side impact bolster by rotating it counterclockwise to free it from its retaining clips. You should then pull those clips from the door panel.

How to remove the interior door panel on a Ford Focus?

Remove the screw behind the door opener handle by turning it counter clockwise with the Torx T25 star bit screwdriver. Set the cover and screw aside in a safe place. Then move to the outer edge of the door panel and pry out the vinyl rubber trim panel near the top with the small flathead screwdriver.

How do you remove a speaker from a Ford Focus?

To remove the speaker, you’ll need the Torx T-25 screwdriver, a 5.5mm socket (or a 6mm still works) and a 1/4″ drive ratchet. The first step is to gently pry out the circular plastic screw cover located behind the door opener handle with the small flathead screwdriver.

How do you remove a tweeter speaker from a door?

Remove the two screws behind the arm rest by turning them counter clockwise with the Torx T-25 screwdriver. Set the two screws aside in a safe place. Then move to the top inner corner of the door panel and gently pry off the sail panel which contains the tweeter speaker with a flathead screwdriver or trim panel tool.

Remove the screw behind the door opener handle by turning it counter clockwise with the Torx T25 star bit screwdriver. Set the cover and screw aside in a safe place. Then move to the outer edge of the door panel and pry out the vinyl rubber trim panel near the top with the small flathead screwdriver.

How do you remove trim from a door panel?

Let’s Get Started. 1. Remove Small Trim Pieces. Most door panels will have small trim pieces located at the top of the panel at either the right or left side. Use a small screw driver or trim removal tool and detach (pop off) any trim pieces above the door panel. Here is an upper trim piece to the left of the panel.

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Ruth Doyle