Ford Explorer: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Front Door Latch
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the front door window regulator and motor.
Refer to: Front Door Window Regulator and Motor (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the exterior front door handle.
Refer to: Exterior Front Door Handle (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
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If equipped.
Remove the door lock cylinder.
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If equipped.
Release the door lock cylinder retaining tab.
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If equipped.
Remove the door lock cylinder.
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Remove the screw from the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
Torque:
62 lb.in (7 Nm)
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Remove the front door glass run and bracket bolts.
Torque:
19 lb.in (2.2 Nm)
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Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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If equipped.
Disconnect the keyless entry keypad electrical connector.
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Disconnect the front door latch electrical connector.
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Disconnect the front door latch jumper harness electrical connector.
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Remove the front door latch bolts.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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Remove the front door latch.
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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 front door handle reinforcement.
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Press the locking tab down.
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If equipped.
Disconnect the door lock cylinder rod.
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Release the cable from the routing clips and detach the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
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Detach the cable from the exterior front door handle reinforcement cable bracket.
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Remove the cable eyelet from the lever.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the front door glass run and bracket.
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Release the exterior front door handle reinforcement handle cable from the routing tabs.
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Disconnect and remove the front door latch harness electrical connector.
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Release the front door glass run and bracket retaining tabs.
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Remove the front door glass run and bracket from the front door latch.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the front door latch lock rod.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the exterior front door handle reinforcement to front door latch cable access cover.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the exterior front door handle reinforcement to front door latch cable.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the interior front door handle cable and lock indicator cable access covers.
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Remove the lock indicator cable access cover.
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Remove the interior front door handle cable access cover.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the interior front door handle cable and lock indicator cable.
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Remove the lock indicator cable.
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Remove the interior front door handle cable.
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 front 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.
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Carry out the power door window initialization.
Refer to: Power Door Window Initialization (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, General Procedures).
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
Remove the rear door latch.
Refer to: Rear Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal a..
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
Remove the front door trim panel.
Refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal..
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle
303-096
(T74P-6150-A)
Installer, Camshaft Front Oil SealTKIT-2009TC-F
303-103
(T74P-6375-A)
Holding Tool, FlywheelT74P-77000-ATKIT-2009TC-F
303-1252Stretchy Belt Remover/ Installer ToolTKIT-2006UF-FLMTKIT-2006UF-ROW
303-1521Alignment Tool, Crankshaft Position SensorTKIT-2010C-FLM
303-16..
System Operation
System Diagram
NOTE:
The system diagram includes all component options. Some components may not be equipped on the vehicle.
Audio System
Item
Description
1
Audio Steering Wheel Switch
2
Speakers
3
Display Unit
4
SCCM
5
Clockspring
6
GWM
7
BCM
8
ACM
9
Radio Control Panel
10
IPC
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Categories
Push the lever up or down to operate
the windshield wipers.
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A - Single wipe.
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