Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. 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 & ORNAMENTATION article.
- Position the watershield aside.
- Remove the door lock actuator rivet.
- Disconnect the door lock actuator electrical connector.
- Remove the 3 rivets and remove the door latch remote control.
- Disconnect the interior door handle actuating rod.
- Open the clip and disconnect the exterior door handle actuating rod.
- If equipped, disconnect the door lock cylinder actuating rod from the door lock cylinder.
- Disconnect the door ajar switch electrical connectors.
- Remove the 3 screws and the front door latch.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Use the special tool to install the new rivets.