Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
- Remove the screw and slide the interior door handle forward to disengage the tabs from the door.
- Position the water shield aside.
- Release the cable conduit from the interior door handle, then slide the cable end from the door handle pivot.
- If equipped, remove the door lock actuator rivet.
- Disconnect the door lock cylinder actuating rod.
- Disconnect the exterior door handle actuating rod.
- Remove the front door latch screws.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
- Disconnect the door lock actuator electrical connector.
- Remove the front door latch assembly.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
Use the special tool to install the new latch assembly rivet.