Front Door Handle: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5 | ESB-M1C93-B |
NOTE:
Passenger side shown, driver side similar.
- Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to BODY SYSTEM - INTERIOR .
- 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 - To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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.