Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Remove the watershield.
Remove the bolt and the door glass run rear channel.

Fig 1: Removing Bolt And Door Glass Run Rear Channel
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the front door latch control cylinder rod from the door lock cylinder lever.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Front Door Latch Control Cylinder Rod From Door Lock Cylinder Lever
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Remove the exterior door handle actuating rod.
1. Unclip the exterior door handle actuating rod.
2. Remove the exterior door handle actuating rod.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Exterior Door Handle Actuating Rod
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the front door latch screws.

Fig 4: Removing Front Door Latch Screws
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Disconnect the interior lamp switch and the door ajar switch electrical connectors.
- If equipped, disconnect the power door lock actuator electrical connector.
Position the door latch assembly aside.
Remove the front door latch cable watershield.

Fig 5: Removing Front Door Latch Cable Watershield
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the front door latch cable.
1. Remove the cable conduit from the door latch.
2. Disconnect cable from the door latch.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Front Door Latch Cable
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the door latch push button rod.

Fig 7: Removing Door Latch Push Button Rod
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.