You will need to remove the door panel to gain access to the handle.
How to fix door handle 2008 ford focus.
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There are wires attached to the back of the housing.
Do not pull too hard.
Have a look at the door handle from inside the door.
You will see the rod after the door panel is removed.
Unclip the reinforcement bracket for the lock and handle from the door panel and you can move the assembly with the door lock mechanism out of the door through the inner frame.
Remove the three bolts on the rear door edge surrounding the lock assembly these will require a torx wrench.
Carefully pull the handle housing off.
Remove any plastic covers that may be glued to the door.
Locate and remove them.
You will also need to remove a rod the goes to the door lock.
You will have some idea as to how to remove it.
You will need to remove the inner door trim door card to do this.
Ford focus door handle repair disclaimer.
Usually door handles are secured by screws from the inside.
Remove linkages to the door handle then pull handle form outside.