Expedition 2WD V8-5.4L (2009)
Front Door Exterior Handle: Service and Repair
Exterior Front Door Handle
Removal and Installation
NOTE: The front door window glass must be completely raised.
1. Remove the front door trim panel.
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Position the water shield aside.
2. Open the clip and disconnect the exterior door handle actuating rod.
3. If equipped, disconnect the door lock cylinder actuating rod from the lock cylinder.
4. NOTE: Push the exterior door handle out from the bottom surface of the handle.
Remove the 2 nuts and the exterior front door handle.
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To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
5. NOTE: Make sure the exterior door handle and the door handle actuating rod are in a relaxed position and that the exterior door handle rod is all
the way up before closing the clip.
