Lincoln Aviator: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Exterior Front Door Handle
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the front door window regulator and motor.
Refer to: Front Door Window Regulator and Motor (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the aft front door glass run and bracket.
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Remove the bolts from the aft front door glass run and bracket.
Torque:
93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)
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Remove the aft front door glass run and bracket.
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Disconnect the electrical connector and position the wiring harness aside.
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Disconnect the exterior front door handle electrical connector.
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Release the wiring harness routing clips and position the wiring harness aside.
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Remove the exterior front door handle reinforcement adhesive tape cover.
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Remove the exterior front door handle and the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
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Remove the exterior front door handle reinforcement nuts.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Remove the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
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Remove the exterior front door handle.
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Remove the exterior front door handle gaskets.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Carry out the power door window initialization.
Refer to: Power Door Window Initialization (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, General Procedures).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front door window regulator and motor...
Other information:
Removal
NOTICE:
Never pick up or hold the halfshaft by only the inner or outer CV joint. Damage to the CV joint will occur.
NOTICE:
Never use a hammer to remove or install the halfshafts. Damage to the CV joint may occur.
NOTICE:
Never use the halfshaft assembly as a lever to position other components...
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