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Removal and Installation

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NOTE: The door window glass must be completely raised.
  1. Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, REFER to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  2. Remove the side impact energy absorption panel.
  3. Position the water shield aside.
  4. Release the interior front door handle actuating cable from the locating clip.
  5. Disconnect the front door latch electrical connector.
  6. If equipped, disconnect the actuating rod from the door lock cylinder.
  7. Open the clip and disconnect the exterior front door handle actuating rod from the front door latch.
    Fig 1: Locating Exterior Front Door Handle Actuating Rod Clip
    G06173841Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the 3 door latch bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  9. Remove the front door latch.
  10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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