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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  2. Remove the speaker. For additional information, refer to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
  3. Remove the screws and position the driver door module (DDM) aside.
    Fig 1: Removing Screws And Position Driver Door Module
    G04586098Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the upper and lower water shields aside.
  5. Remove the rivets and position the door latch remote control aside.
    Fig 2: Removing Rivets And Position Rear Door Latch Remote Control
    G04586099Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the 2 front door glass top run bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  7. Remove the inner belt line moulding.
  8. Remove the nut and outer belt line moulding.
    • To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  9. Position the front door glass run front retainer forward.
  10. Connect the window control switch electrical connectors.
  11. Connect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  12. Lower the front door window glass to gain access to the rivets.
    13. CAUTION: Do not attempt to forcibly remove the rivets as damage to the front door window glass will result.
    NOTE: Before removing rivets, it is necessary to place a suitable block support between the front door window channel bracket and the door outer panel to help stabilize the front door window bracket during rivet removal.
    Fig 3: Removing Rivets
    G04586100Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the 2 rivets.
  14. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  15. Remove the front door window glass.
    Fig 4: Removing Front Door Window Glass
    G04586101Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    16. NOTE: If necessary, align the front door window glass with the front door window channel bracket.
  16. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Using the special tool, install the 2 spacers and two 1/4 inch rivets (use of 1/4 - 20 x 1 inch screw and washer assemblies and 1/4 inch - 20 nut and washer are optional). Tighten the nut (if used) to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft).
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