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Fiesta 1996 (08.1995-02.2002)

Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - Door Latch Remote Control Fiesta 1996 (08/1995-02/2002)
Removal and Installation

Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  1. Remove the door trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section  501-05A Interior Trim and Ornamentation / 501-05B Interior Trim and Ornamentation.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not touch the watershield adhesive surfaces as re-bonding will be impaired.
    Locally peel back the trim watershield.
    • Using a plastic knife, (disposable cutlery) cut through the Butyl strip to enable the protective sheet to be peeled back for access. Do not attempt to peel the sheet from the door without cutting the butyl.

  1. Unclip and detach the remote control lever and cable from the door.

  1. Disconnect the lock actuating cable.
    • Align the inner cable nipple with the outer cable clip moulding. Push the nipple up to remove both inner and outer cables from the handle.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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