Door Latch Lubrication

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Flat-Bladed Screwdriver

Materials

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

Activation

NOTE: Typical left front door shown in illustration, others similar.

Open the door.

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

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

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Open the door.

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Wipe off any excess grease.

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