Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the rear door window regulator and motor. For additional information, refer to WINDOWS & GLASS - GLASS, FRAMES & MECHANISMS -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
Remove the exterior door handle. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE in this service information.
Position the rear door window glass at the top of the door.
Loosen the exterior door handle reinforcement bolt.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Exterior Door Handle Reinforcement Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Slide the exterior rear door handle reinforcement to the front of the vehicle and push inside the door.
Remove the 3 rear door latch bolts.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Remove the complete latch, carrier, and handle reinforcement assembly from the door.
Open the clip and disconnect the exterior rear door handle actuating rod.
Remove the 2 screws and remove the rear door latch from the carrier.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.