Front Door Latch: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

Remove the exterior front door handle. Refer to: Exterior Front Door Handle .
Remove the front door window regulator and motor. Refer to: Front Door Window Regulator and Motor .
Remove the exterior door handle reinforcement screw.
Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

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Remove the front door latch bolts.
Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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Disconnect the electrical connector.

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NOTE: Edge shown, others similar.

Remove the retainer(s).

Torque: 19 lb.in (2.2 Nm)

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Remove the front door latch.
1. Route the interior front door handle cable through the door.
2. Remove the front door latch.
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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Remove the interior front door handle cable from the front door latch.

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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Remove the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
1. Tighten the screw to release the front exterior handle actuation lever tension on the cable.
2. Detach and position aside the cable from the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Remove the front door latch.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Detach and position aside the cable from the front door latch.
3. Detach the rod and remove the front door latch.

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