Expedition 4WD V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (2000)
Front Door Exterior Handle: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front door trim panel.
2. Remove the front door watershield.
3. Remove the door handle.
1
Disconnect the electrical connector.
2
Remove the nuts.
3
Disconnect the front door latch to lock cylinder rod.
4
Disconnect the front door latch to outside front door handle rod at the handle and at the latch.
5
Remove the door handle by pushing it out from the bottom surface of the handle.
NOTE: The front door window glass must be completely raised.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the door handle and lock cylinder rods are not preloading the latch. They should be clipped in a relaxed state with no slack.