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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the exterior door handle. For additional information, refer to Exterior Door Handle .
  2. Remove the door trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  3. Remove the door window regulator and motor assembly. For additional information, refer to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS .
  4. If equipped, disconnect the upper lock cylinder actuating rod.
  5. Disconnect the lower exterior door handle reinforcement actuating rod.
    6. NOTE: Front door shown, rear door similar.
  6. Remove the exterior door handle reinforcement.
    1. If equipped, disconnect the keyless entry keypad wiring harness retainer.
    2. Release the exterior door handle reinforcement locking clips from the door window regulator and motor assembly.
    3. Remove the exterior door handle reinforcement.
      Fig 1: Identifying Exterior Door Handle Reinforcement
      G06506057Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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