Escape 4WD L4-2.5L (2010)
Front Door Exterior Handle: Service and Repair
Door Handle Reinforcement - Exterior, Front
Door Handle Reinforcement - Exterior, Front
Removal and Installation
NOTE: The door glass must be completely raised.
1. Remove the exterior front door handle. For additional information, refer to Exterior Front Door Handle See: Exterior Front Door Handle.
2. Disconnect the door latch carrier.
1. Release the retainer and position the door latch carrier aside.
2. Remove the exterior front door handle reinforcement screw.
3. Disconnect the actuating rods.
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If necessary, disconnect the lock cylinder actuating rod from the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
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Disconnect the exterior front door handle reinforcement actuating rod from the front door latch.
4. Remove the exterior front door handle reinforcement with the exterior front door handle reinforcement actuating rod.
5. If necessary, remove the exterior front door handle reinforcement actuating rod.
