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Removal and Installation

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All vehicles 

  1. Depower the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
  2. Open the front door and support as needed.

    Vehicles not equipped with an A-pillar electrical connector 

  3. Remove the door speaker. For additional information, Refer to the appropriate Audio System article for the procedure.
  4. Remove the armrest backing screw and remove the armrest backing.
    Fig 1: Locating Armrest Backing Screw
    G06462495Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the armrest bracket bolts and remove the bracket.
    Fig 2: Locating Armrest Bracket Bolts
    G06462496Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Pull outward to release the water shield adhesive and remove the water shield.
  7. Pull outward to release the sail panel water shield adhesive and remove the sail panel water shield.
  8. Pull outward to release the wiring harness retainers.
    Fig 3: Locating Wiring Harness Retainers
    G06173050Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the keyless entry and door lock electrical connectors.
  10. Disconnect the mirror electrical connectors.
  11. Disconnect the side impact sensor electrical connector.
  12. Route the wiring harness through the door.

    Vehicles equipped with an A-pillar electrical connector 

  13. Disconnect the front door A-pillar electrical connector.

    All vehicles 

    NOTE: The following steps require the aid of an assistant. Failure to follow this direction may result in damage to the vehicle.
  14. Remove the lower front door hinge-to-door nut and bolt.
    • To install, tighten the bolt to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
    • To install, tighten the nut to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  15. Remove the upper front door hinge-to-door nut and bolt and remove the front door.
    • To install, tighten the bolt to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
    • To install, tighten the nut to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  16. NOTE: To minimize the possibility of cross threading, hand-start all fasteners during the installation.

    To install, reverse the removal procedure.

    • If installing a new front door, transfer parts as necessary.
  17. Adjust the front door. For additional information, refer to DOOR ALIGNMENT - FRONT .