Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
The RH side is shown, the LH side is similar.
- Remove the rear door trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
- Position the watershield aside.
- Release the rear door lock lever rod.
- Remove the screw and position the interior rear door handle away from the door frame.
- Disconnect the rear door ajar switch electrical connector.
- Disconnect the rear door lock actuator electrical connector.
- Remove the 3 rear door latch screws.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
- Remove the rear door latch.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the door latch after installation.