Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to DOOR TRIM PANEL -- FRONT .
Position the water shield aside.
Remove the exterior front door handle cover retaining screw from the door handle reinforcement.

Fig 1: Locating Exterior Front Door Handle Cover Retaining Screw
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the exterior front door handle bezel.
1. Pull the exterior front door handle open.
2. Pivot the rear of the exterior front door handle bezel and remove.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Exterior Front Door Handle Bezel
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the exterior front door handle.
- Open and pull the exterior front door handle rearward to release and remove.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Exterior Front Door Handle
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If necessary, remove the exterior front door handle seals.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.