Lincoln Nautilus: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Exterior Front Door Handle Reinforcement. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

1. Remove the front door latch.
   Refer to: Front Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   Remove the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
   
   1. Tighten the screw to release the front exterior handle actuation lever tension on the cable.
      
   2. Detach and position aside the cable from the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
      

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   Remove the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
   

Installation

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   Install the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
   

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   
   Install the front door latch.
   
   1. Install the front door latch and the screws.
      
   2. Attach the cable to the front door latch.
      
   3. Attach the rod to the front door latch.
      

1. 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.
   
   1. Install the cable eyelet to the lever.
      
   2. 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.
      

1. Install the front door latch.
   Refer to: Front Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
   

1. 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).