Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - Door catch / handle mechanism construction

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Mon 13 Aug 2007 08:09
Door catch / handle mechanism construction - cheddar
Whilst lubricating the lock mech on the Mondeo I noticed that the catch/remote locking motor on the trailing edge of the door is internally connected to the exterior door handle (in addition to the pull lever etc) by a lump of plastic, this is not serving any structural purpose because it is clipped to the catch mech and is loosely fixed to the back of the handle.

I just wonder why it is there? I guess it facilitates manufacture when new allowing a pre-assembled handle and catch to be fitted into the door. Any ideas?
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Mon 13 Aug 2007 13:21
Door catch / handle mechanism construction - cheddar
{Car make added to header to aid future forum searches, etc - DD}

But DD it is not a Mondeo specific question, regards.

{In which case, removed again - DD}
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