Door Latch Lubrication

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

Materials 

Activation 

1. 1.
   
   Open the door.

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1. 2.
   
   Using a flat blade screwdriver, fully close the latch (2 clicks). Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver

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1. 3.
   
   
   NOTE: Do not over-lubricate the latch. Using excessive grease may damage the internal lock motor.

   Spray the multi-purpose grease into the opening on the door latch for approximately 5 seconds.

   Material

   : Motorcraft ® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray / XL-5-A (ESB-M1C93-B)

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1. 4.
   
   
   NOTE: Some exterior door handles are operated mechanically while other exterior door handles are operated electronically.

   Open the latch using the exterior door handle.

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1. 5.
   
   Open and close the door several times to circulate the lubricant inside the latch.

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1. 6.
   
   Open the door.

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1. 7.
   
   Wipe off any excess grease.

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