Removal and Installation

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Remove the rear door trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Position the watershield aside.
Disconnect the actuating rods from the latch remote control as necessary.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Actuating Rods From Latch Remote Control
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the exterior rear door handle.
1. Remove the rivets.
2. Remove the exterior rear door handle.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Exterior Rear Door Handle
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: If a new component is to be installed, refer to the Ford Master Parts Catalog for specific part information.

NOTE: Use the special tool to install the new rivets.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.