Ford Explorer: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Exterior Rear Door Handle Reinforcement
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
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Remove the rear door latch.
Refer to: Rear Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Release the cable tension by turning the release screw until the handle lever releases from the stop.
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Turn the release screw until the handle lever releases from the stop.
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Release the handle lever from the stop.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the exterior rear door handle reinforcement.
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Press the locking tab down.
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Release the cable from the routing clips and detach the exterior rear door handle reinforcement.
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Detach the cable from the exterior rear door handle reinforcement cable bracket.
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Remove the cable eyelet from the lever.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
NOTE:
This step must be done correctly or the exterior door handle will not engage the lever on installation.
Position the exterior rear door handle reinforcement in the service position.
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While keeping tension on the cable and holding the handle lever in the engaged position against the stop.
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Turn the release screw until the handle lever is positioned against the stop.
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Vehicles with passive entry
Remove ..
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front door window regulator..
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
307-625Fixture, Bench MountingTKIT-2008ET-FLMTKIT-2008ET-ROW
307-746Remover, Transmission Wiring Harness Connector
Transmission Jack
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Wooden Block
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission FluidXT-12-QULV
WSS-M2C949-A, MERCON® ULV
Removal
NOTE:
I..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
UV Leak Detector
Electronic Leak Detector
Leak detection
Vehicles with air conditioning
Review next note for important refrigerant system dye information.
NOTE:
Fluorescent refrigerant system dye is added to the
refrigerant system at the factory to assist in refrigerant system leak
diagnosis using a Rotunda-approved UV
lamp..
Categories
You can use the power door lock control or the remote control to lock and unlock
your vehicle.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock control is on the driver and front passenger door panels.
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