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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the front door window regulator and motor. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  2. Remove the exterior door handle. For additional information, refer to Removal and Installation .
  3. Loosen the exterior door handle reinforcement bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in)
    Fig 1: Locating Exterior Door Handle Reinforcement Bolt
    G06259749Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Slide the exterior front door handle reinforcement to the front of the vehicle and push inside the door.
  5. Remove the 3 front door latch bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  6. Remove the complete latch, carrier, and handle reinforcement assembly from the door.
  7. Open the clip and disconnect the exterior front door handle actuating rod.
  8. If required, disconnect the front door lock cylinder actuating rod.
  9. Remove the 2 screws and remove the front door latch from the carrier.
  10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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