Latch Adjustment - Lock Rod Bellcrank

Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Position the watershield aside.
Loosen the lock rod bellcrank bolt.

Fig 1: Loosening Lock Rod Bellcrank Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Engage the front door latch into the closed position.
Manually lock the front door latch with the actuating rod.
Push and hold the lock knob in the locked position.
Tighten the lock rod bellcrank bolt.
- Check for correct operation.
Fig 2: Tightening Lock Rod Bellcrank Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the watershield.
Install the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .