Removal and Installation

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.

Remove the exterior mirror. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS .
Lower the door glass all the way to the bottom of its travel.

NOTE: The exterior window glass molding is a one time use. A new exterior window glass molding will need to be installed.

Fig 1: Locating Exterior Window Glass Molding Tabs

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Release the tabs, then lift up and remove the exterior window glass molding.
Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Position the water shield aside.
Raise the door glass all the way to the top of its travel.
Disconnect the window regulator motor electrical connector.
Remove the door lock cylinder. For additional information, refer to Door Lock Cylinder .
Disconnect the front door latch actuator electrical connector.
Remove the door lock rod extension from the rod.
Push the door lock rod and grommet through the door panel.
Push the interior door handle cable and grommet through the door panel, and pull them back out through the door panel access hole.
Remove the door latch carrier screw.

Fig 2: Locating Door Latch Carrier Screw
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 2 window glass rear track nuts.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
Fig 3: Locating Window Glass Rear Track Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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.
Loosen the exterior door handle reinforcement bolt.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
Fig 4: Locating Exterior Door Handle Reinforcement Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Slide the exterior front door handle reinforcement to the front of the vehicle and push inside the door.
Remove the 3 front door latch bolts.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
Remove the complete latch, carrier and handle reinforcement assembly from the door.
Disconnect the keyless entry keypad electrical connector and unclip the connector from the door.
Unclip the keyless entry keypad harness from the door.
Connect the window regulator motor electrical connector.
Lower the window glass all the way to the bottom of its travel.

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

Using a suitable tool such as a trim removal tool, remove the keyless entry keypad.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.