Ford Focus Door Seal TSB
Ford Focus Door Seal TSB
Ford Focus Door Seal TSB
Damage symptoms of the door weatherstrip (Focus 2011.25 front door shown, all other similar)
NOTE: It would not be possible that these two different damage symptoms (1 & 2) are called at
same time.
1: Slightly stripped off and partially removed front door weatherstrip on the door underside
2: Partially removed front door weatherstrip in the area of the door latch
Service Instruction:
Attach the door weatherstrip to the door frame
2: In reference to the damage symptom, the inside vulcanised fine wire should be cut.
1: Bend the door weatherstrip to get access to the inside vulcanised fine wire.
CAUTION: Do not damage the paint surface. The wire snap can audible be observed.
4: Place the door weatherstrip on the door frame in the correct position. Secure the door
weatherstrip on the door frame using tape (door underside shown, other repair areas similar).
5: NOTE: If the ambient temperature falls below 10°C, apply warm air (25°C) continuously.
Press the door outer weatherstrip home for at least one minute in order to obtain complete
adhesion (door underside shown, other repair areas similar).
1: Using a suitable plastic roller to press-on the weatherstrip. make sure that equal pressure is
applied to the component.
2: Carefully check the correct position of the weatherstrip on the door frame.
◦Allow the repair adhesive to dry in reference to the manufacturers' directions but not less than 5
hours.
◦Remove any used tape.