Crown Victoria V8-4.6L Flex Fuel (2008)
Install protective film to the front door outer panel belt line, position to the bottom of the belt line flange.
2. NOTE: If installing ballistic door panels in a new door, make sure to first install the foam tape to the intrusion beam to prevent panel rattle. If
only reinstalling the ballistic door panels, proceed to Step 4.
Apply a double-layer of the foam tape to the intrusion beam.
3. Install the J-clips.
4. Insert the forward ballistic door panel through the window opening and hook the top bracket over the outer belt line sheet metal.
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Position as far forward as possible.
5. Insert the rearward ballistic door panel through the window opening and hook the top bracket over the outer belt line sheet metal.
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Slide the forward panel back until mated with the rearward panel.
6. Align the panels so the ceramic plate bottoms out against the adjacent panel.
7. Install the bolt in the lower L-bracket.
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Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
8. Install the bolt in the rearward intrusion beam bracket J-clip, but do not tighten.
9. Install the bolt in the forward intrusion beam bracket J-clip, but do not tighten.
10. Visually inspect to make sure there is no gap between the panels. Adjust as necessary.
11. Tighten the rear bolt to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
12. Tighten the forward bolt to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
13. Install the front door latch.
14. Install the front door window regulator and motor.
