Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The rear door window glass must be completely raised.

Remove rear door trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
Position the water shield aside.
Remove the exterior rear door handle reinforcement. For additional information, refer to Door Handle Reinforcement - Exterior, Rear .
Remove and discard the 3 rear door latch bolts.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Disconnect the rear door latch electrical connector.
Remove the rear door latch.
- Slide the rear door latch toward the front of the vehicle.
- Remove the rear door latch with the door lock actuating rod and the interior door handle actuating cable.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Door Latch

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

If necessary, remove the door lock actuating rod and the interior door handle actuating cable.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the rear door latch to striker surfaces after installation.