Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the exterior front door handle. For additional information, refer to Exterior Front Door Handle .
Loosen the exterior door handle reinforcement screw until the exterior door handle reinforcement slides free.

Fig 1: Exterior Door Handle Reinforcement Screw

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Release the interior door handle clip.

Fig 2: Interior Door Handle Clip

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Remove the interior door handle.
1. Disconnect the cable conduit.
2. Disconnect the door latch cable.

Fig 3: Interior Door Handle Cable Conduit

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Remove and discard the 3 front door latch bolts.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

Fig 4: Front Door Latch Bolts

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Disconnect the door latch electrical connector.
Remove the door latch assembly.
- Slide the door latch towards the front of the vehicle.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the door latch to striker surfaces after installation.