Removal and Installation

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Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Position the water shield aside.
Remove the body plug.

Fig 1: Locating Body Plug
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 2 exterior front door handle nuts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Remove the exterior front door handle.
1. Disconnect the lock cylinder actuating rod from the handle.
2. Disconnect the door handle actuating rod from the front door latch.
3. Remove the exterior front door handle.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Exterior Front Door Handle
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.