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Door Latch Lubrication

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

Flat-Bladed Screwdriver

Materials 

Name Specification
Motorcraft ® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A ESB-M1C93-B

Activation 

NOTE: Typical left front door displayed, others similar.
  1. Open the door.
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  2. Using a flat blade screwdriver, fully close the latch (2 clicks). Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
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  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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  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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  5. Open and close the door several times to circulate the lubricant inside the latch.
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  6. Open the door.
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  7. Wipe off any excess grease.
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