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Door Latch: Removal

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    NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.
  1. Remove the door trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  2. Position the watershield aside.
  3. Disconnect the exterior door handle actuating rod.
    4. Fig 1: Locating Exterior Door Handle Actuating Rod
    GF0014846Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the 3 door latch bolts.
  5. Disconnect the manual lock rod.
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Manual Lock Rod
    GF0014847Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. If equipped, disconnect the door lock cylinder actuating rod.
    7. Fig 3: Locating Door Lock Cylinder Actuating Rod
    GF0014848Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the 2 wiring harness electrical connectors.
    8. Fig 4: Locating Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
    GF0014849Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the cable cover.
    • Release the clip.
    • Remove the pin-type retainer.
    9. CAUTION: Make sure the interior door handle actuating cable does not kink or damage to the cable may occur.
  9. Disconnect the interior door handle actuating cable.
    10. Fig 5: Locating Interior Door Handle Actuating Cable
    GF0014850Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the door latch.
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