Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the rear door trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Position the watershield aside.

CAUTION: When removing the rivet's center pin, use care not to damage the door panel sheet metal.

Fig 1: Removing Lock Rod Bell Crank Rivet

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Remove the lock rod bell crank rivet, and discard the bushing.
- Disconnect the push button lock rod from the bellcrank.

CAUTION: When connecting the exterior door handle actuating rod, allow it to hang free before clipping it into place.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Exterior Door Handle Actuating Rod

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Unclip and disconnect the exterior door handle actuating rod.
Remove the bolts, and position the rear door latch aside.

Fig 3: Removing Bolts And Positioning Rear Door Latch Aside
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Remove the cover, and disconnect the rear door lock actuator cable.
- Disconnect the electrical connector(s).
Fig 4: Removing Cover, And Disconnecting Rear Door Lock Actuator Cable
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Transfer components as necessary.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- The special tool must be used to install the new rivet.