Exterior Door Handle: Installation

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Insert the exterior door handle through the door panel to engage the bellcrank and then slide it forward.
Install the exterior door handle studs.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

Fig 1: Locating Exterior Door Handle Studs

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Push upward on the exterior door handle actuating rod and make sure the door latch is in a neutral position when installing the rod into the retaining clip to make sure the exterior door handle is correctly positioned.

Connect the exterior door handle actuating rod into the clip.

Fig 2: Locating Exterior Door Handle Actuating Rod

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

If equipped, install the door lock cylinder. For additional information, refer to Door Lock Cylinder .
Install the door trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .