Removal and Installation

Remove the rear door window regulator and motor. For additional information, refer to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS .
Remove the exterior door handle. For additional information, refer to Exterior Door Handle .
Position the rear door window glass at the top of the door.
Loosen the exterior door handle reinforcement bolt.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
Fig 1: Location of Exterior Door Handle Reinforcement Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Slide the exterior rear door handle reinforcement to the front of the vehicle and push inside the door.
Remove the 3 rear door latch bolts.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Remove the complete latch, carrier, and handle reinforcement assembly from the door.
Open the clip and disconnect the exterior rear door handle actuating rod.
Remove the 2 screws and remove the rear door latch from the carrier.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.