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 .
Remove the rear door speaker. Refer to SPEAKERS .
Release the upper door latch cable and conduit from the remote control.
1. Open the locking clip and release the cable.
2. Release the cable conduit.
  
  Fig 1: Releasing Upper Door Latch Cable And Conduit From Remote Control
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the upper rear door latch.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the upper rear door latch.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Upper Rear Door Latch
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE: The linkage must be adjusted during installation. Refer to LATCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT - Rear, SuperCab .