Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the interior door handle. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE - REAR in this article.
Position the rear door glass top run aside.
1. Remove the 2 bolts.
  - To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
2. Position the rear door glass top run aside.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Rear Door Glass Run Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the rear door latch electrical connector.
1. Release the clip.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Rear Door Latch Electrical Connector
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the exterior door handle actuating rod.
1. Open the clip.
2. Disconnect the actuating rod.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Exterior Door Handle Actuating Rod
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove and discard the 3 rear door latch bolts.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Remove the rear door latch from inside the door frame.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the rear door latch to striker surfaces after installation.