Removing the door panel disconnect the battery s negative black cable before you do anything else.
How to take door panel off 2010 ford fusion.
The trim piece around the handle.
Insert a large flathead screwdriver or a plastic automotive panel removal pry bar tool in between the bottom edge of the door panel and the metal door frame.
If you look in the crack around the handle you will see the tabs.
To remove the door panel you must first remove the handle bezel.
At each plastic clip location pry the rear door trim panel away from the door inner panel using the door trim panel removing tool from rotunda moulding trim kit 107 00401 or equivalent.
It is held in place by 4 retainer tabs take a small flat screw driver insert it between the bezel and handle.
Firmly pull out the plastic pop rivet friction fasteners on the bottom edge of the door panel and both sides.
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Pull out the broken door handle part remove the locking cable and put in the new part.
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The upper part of the door panel can be be carefully pulled away with moderate pressure allowing access to the door handle mechanism.
Remove panel lift slightly to remove flange at the top of rear door trim panel from trough in the glass weatherstrip.
You can now remove the screws that are beneath the cover.
Gently pry away from the handle.