Front Door Latch: Removal

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

NOTE: LH side shown in illustration, RH side similar.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the front door glass run and bracket. Refer to: Front Door Glass Run and Bracket .
Remove the exterior front door handle. Refer to: Exterior Front Door Handle .
Remove the exterior front door handle gaskets.

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Remove the exterior front door handle reinforcement screw.

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

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Remove the front door latch and front door handle reinforcement as an assembly.
1. Disconnect electrical connector from the front door latch.
2. Route the interior front door handle cable through the door.
3. Remove the front door latch and front door handle reinforcement as an assembly.
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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Remove the front door latch from the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
1. Disconnect the exterior door handle cable from the mounting bracket.
2. Route the exterior door handle cable out of the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
3. Remove the exterior door handle cable end from the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
4. Remove lock rod from the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Remove the exterior door handle cable and lock rod from the front door latch.
1. Disconnect the exterior door handle cable from the mounting bracket.
2. Remove the exterior door handle cable from the front door latch.
3. Remove lock rod from 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 rear door latch.
1. Remove the cover from the interior front door handle cable.
2. Disconnect the interior front door handle cable from the mounting bracket.
3. Remove the interior front door handle cable end from the front door latch.

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