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Front Door Latch: Installation

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NOTE: If necessary, install the door ajar switch and the door lock actuator.
  1. If equipped, position the door disarm switch and the door lock cylinder pawl on the door lock cylinder and install the circlip.
  2. Install the front door latch on the bracket.
  3. Connect the interior door handle cable to the latch.
    Fig 1: Locating Interior Door Handle Cable To Latch
    G04659056Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the rain hat on the latch.
  5. Connect the push button rod to the front door latch.
  6. Connect the door ajar switch and the door lock actuator electrical connectors.
  7. Position the door module and install the 11 bolts.
    • Tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).
  8. Install the 3 front door latch bolts.
    • Tighten to 12 N.m (9 lb-ft).
    9. CAUTION:
    1. The exterior door handle and the door latch must be installed and tightened to specification before connecting the exterior door handle actuating rod with the yellow clip.
    2. The exterior door handle actuating rod must be hanging freely then clipped into the door latch. Loading the exterior door handle actuating rod up or down when connecting may result in a misadjustment of the latch causing the latch not to operate correctly.
  9. Connect the exterior door handle actuating rod to the front door latch and close the yellow clip.
  10. If equipped, connect the front door lock cylinder actuating rod to the front door lock cylinder pawl.
  11. Install the 2 window glass clamp bolts.
    • Position the window in both the window clamps.
    • Shift the door window glass fully rearward.
    • Tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).
  12. Push the wiring harness grommet through the door module.
  13. If equipped, connect the keyless entry keypad and front door disarm switch electrical connectors.
  14. If equipped, connect the exterior mirror electrical connector.
  15. Install the water shield.
  16. Position the interior door handle and loosely install the bolt.
  17. Install the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  18. Center the interior door handle alignment pins to the front door trim panel and install the interior door handle bolt.
    • Tighten to 7 N.m (62 lb-in).
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