Exterior Rear Door Handle: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to: Rear Door Trim Panel .
Remove the watershield.

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
NOTE: The rear door is shown transparent for clarity.

Disconnect the exterior rear door handle electrical connector.

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Remove the exterior rear door handle access plug.

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Remove the exterior rear door handle.
1. Hold the exterior rear door handle open.
2. Turn the release screw enough to release the exterior rear door handle and remove the exterior rear door handle.
  Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY