Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2003 Ford Excursion, and 2003 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
NOTE: The window must be in the raised position.
Remove the exterior door handle. Refer to EXTERIOR REAR DOOR HANDLE - Crew Cab, Excursion .
Remove the lock linkage guide clip from the rear door.

Fig 1: Removing Lock Linkage Guide Clip From Rear Door
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Disconnect the door lock actuating rod from the latch.
- Release the clip.
- Disconnect the rod.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Door Lock Actuating Rod From Latch
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Remove the clip.

Fig 3: Removing Clip
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Remove the screws and position the rear door latch aside.

Fig 4: Removing Screws And Position Rear Door Latch
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Remove the rear door latch cable cover.

Fig 5: Removing Rear Door Latch Cable Cover
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Disconnect the cable and conduit
1. Release the cable conduit.
2. Disconnect the cable.
  
  Fig 6: Disconnecting Cable And Conduit
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Remove the rear door latch.
1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
2. Remove the latch.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Rear Door Latch
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.