Hello everyone, my mates mk6 fiesta won't open from the interior handle so they have to lower the window and reach out to the exterior handle.  I started taking the door apart yesterday assuming the cable was stretched / broke but couldn't get the door card off... I know I was very close but I assume if the cable needs replacing it's a Ford only part and they'd closed by the time I almost got the card off.  I took the card off, unclipped the window (does the window need to come out completely?) undone all the screws but it was still held on with something. 

 

So my questions are, is this a Ford only part? If so any idea on price. 

 

How do I get the door apart fully or is there another way of changing the cable? 

To access the cable, the Connector in A post will need to be disconnected, outer door handle removed, door lock unbolted, glass disconnected from lifting mechanism etc.

All the door machinery is mounted on that inner panel, and (on a Fusion at least) it is quite difficult to get out even once it is free.  Removing the loudspeaker may give you extra wiggle room.

On the Fusion, the cable penetrates the panel, and is connected to an arm on the lock with an "S" bend hook.

I recommend that you follow the Haynes manual procedure, and have an extra pair of hands !