Lincoln Nautilus: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Exterior Front Door Handle Reinforcement. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
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Remove the front door latch.
Refer to: Front Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
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Tighten the screw to release the front exterior handle actuation lever tension on the cable.
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Detach and position aside the cable from the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
Installation
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Install the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Install the front door latch.
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Install the front door latch and the screws.
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Attach the cable to the front door latch.
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Attach the rod to the front door latch.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
NOTE:
This step must be done correctly or the exterior door handle will not engage the lever on installation.
Install the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
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Install the cable eyelet to the lever.
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while keeping tension on the cable and holding the
handle lever in the engaged position, turn the release screw until the
handle lever is positioned against the stop.
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Install the front door latch.
Refer to: Front Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
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If the door is equipped with one touch up/down, perform the power door window initialization.
Refer to: Power Door Window Initialization (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, General Procedures).
Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Both doors
Remove the front door trim panel.
Refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Remove the rear door trim panel.
Refer to: Rear Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Switching the Ignition Off
When the ignition is on or in accessory mode,
press the push button ignition switch once
without your foot on the brake pedal.
Switching the Ignition to Accessory Mode
When the ignition is off, press the push
button ignition switch once without your foot
on the brake pedal...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the steering column shrouds.
Refer to: Steering Column Shrouds (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
If equipped...