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Removal And Installation

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WARNING: Disconnect the window regulator motor connector before working inside the vehicle doors. Service actions inside the door (such as door latch, handle or lock cylinder service) or operating the remote keyless entry (RKE) fob may activate the windows on vehicles equipped with global open/close. Serious injury to hands or arms may occur if a window motor is activated during service. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE: The door glass must be completely raised.

  1. 1.

    Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to Interior Trim and Ornamentation .

  1. 2.

    Position the water shield aside.

  1. 3.

    Disconnect the window regulator motor electrical connector.

  1. 4.

    Remove the door lock cylinder. For additional information, refer to Door Lock Cylinder .

  1. 5.

    Remove the exterior mirror. For additional information, refer to Rear View Mirrors .

  1. 6.

    Disconnect the front door latch actuator electrical connector.

  1. 7.

    Remove the door lock rod extension from the rod.

  1. 8.

    Push the door lock rod and grommet through the door panel.

  1. 9.

    Unclip the inside door handle cable from the door panel.

  1. 10.

    Remove the door latch carrier screw.
GFD90340Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 11.

    Remove the 2 window glass rear track nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
GFD90341Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 12.

    NOTE: To prevent the front door glass from breaking, do not use excessive force when pushing on the window glass track.

    Push the lower window glass track stud through the door panel and move the bottom of the glass track toward the front of the vehicle.

  1. 13.

    Loosen the exterior door handle reinforcement bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
GFD90342Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 14.

    Slide the exterior front door handle reinforcement to the front of the vehicle and push inside the door.

  1. 15.

    Remove the 3 front door latch bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

  1. 16.

    Remove the complete latch, carrier and handle reinforcement assembly from the door.

  1. 17.

    Disconnect the keyless entry keypad electrical connector and unclip the harness from the door.

  1. 18.

    Connect the window regulator motor electrical connector.

  1. 19.

    Lower the window glass all the way to the bottom of its travel.

  1. 20.

    Insert a thin bladed tool between the window glass moulding and the door to release the tab.
GFD90357Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 21.

    Lift up and remove the exterior window glass moulding.
GFD90358Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 22.

    NOTE: The keyless entry keypad is attached to the door with double-sided tape and 3 clips.

    Remove the keyless entry keypad.

  1. 23.

    To install, reverse the removal procedure.