Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The window must be in the raised position.

Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Remove the exterior front door handle. Refer to EXTERIOR FRONT DOOR HANDLE .
Disconnect the push button rod from the front door latch. Refer to PUSH BUTTON ROD - FRONT DOOR .
Remove the clips.

Fig 1: Removing Clips
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Remove the screws and position the front door latch aside.

Fig 2: Removing Front Door Latch Screws
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Disconnect the electrical connector(s).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
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Remove the front door latch cable cover.

Fig 4: Removing Front Door Latch Cable Cover
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Remove the front door latch.
1. Release the cable conduit.
2. Release the cable.
3. Remove the front door latch.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Front Door Latch
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.