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Front Door Handle: Notes

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool(s)
G03247050Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item Specification
Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5 ESB-M1C93-B
NOTE: Passenger side shown, driver side similar.
  1. Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to BODY SYSTEM - INTERIOR .
  2. NOTE: When a new lock cylinder is installed, the lock cylinders and ignition lock cylinder are installed as a set. This eliminates carrying an extra key which fits only one lock. If a new key is to be used, the new key code number is stamped on a metal tag attached to the key.
    NOTE: Individual lock cylinders are repaired by discarding the inoperative cylinder and building a new lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair package. The lock repair package includes a detailed instruction sheet to build the new lock cylinder to the current key code of the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Removing Front Door Handle
    G03247051Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

    To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps: 

    Part Steps
    Exterior front door handle 9, 10
    Interior front door handle 1-4, 11, 12
    Front door latch 1-4
    Door ajar switch 1-4, 6
    Door lock actuator 1-4, 7
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.