Removal and Installation

All vehicles 

1. Open the rear door and support as needed.

   Vehicles not equipped with a B-pillar electrical connector 

2. Depower the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
3. Remove the door speaker. For additional information, Refer to the appropriate Audio System article for the procedure.
4. Reposition the water shield.
5. Disconnect the window motor electrical connector.
6. Disconnect the door lock electrical connector.
7. Pull outward to release the wiring harness retainers from the door.
   Fig 1: Locating Wiring Harness Retainers

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
8. Route the wiring harness out of the door.

   Vehicles equipped with a B-pillar electrical connector 

9. Disconnect the rear door electrical connector.

   All vehicles 

10. Remove the lower rear door hinge-to-rear door bolts.
    • To install, tighten bolt to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
11. NOTE: To avoid damaging the door, this step requires an assistant.

    Remove the upper rear door hinge-to-rear door bolts and remove the rear door.

    • To install, tighten bolt to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
12. 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 rear door, transfer parts as necessary.
13. Adjust the rear door. For additional information, refer to DOOR ALIGNMENT - REAR, SUPERCAB .