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Exterior Rear Door Handle: Installation

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  1. Install the exterior door handle reinforcement on inside the door.
  2. Tighten the exterior door handle reinforcement bolt.
    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
      Fig 1: Installing Exterior Door Handle Reinforcement Bolt
      G03989264Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the exterior door handle gasket.
  4. Install the exterior door handle.
  5. Install the bezel and the bezel cap bolt.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  6. Position the exterior door handle forward.
  7. Snap the bezel cap on to the bezel.
  8. Install the rear door latch. For additional information, refer to REAR DOOR LATCH .