Front Door Handle: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION CHART
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5 | ESB-M1C93-B |
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
- Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL .
- Position the watershield aside.
- Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps:
PART REMOVAL STEPSPart Steps Exterior door handle 1, 3-5 Front door latch 1, 2, 6-14 Front door lock cylinder 2, 3 (1 exterior door handle nut only), 4 Door lock actuator 1, 2, 6-18 Door ajar switch 1, 2, 6-16 - To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
When any new lock cylinder is installed, the driver door and ignition lock cylinders should be installed as a set. This eliminates carrying an extra key which will fit only 1 lock. If a new key is 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.