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

Removal

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

1. Remove the rear door latch.
   Refer to: Rear 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 rear door handle reinforcement.
   1. Tighten the screw to release the rear exterior handle actuation lever tension on the cable.
   2. Detach and position aside the cable from the exterior rear door handle reinforcement.

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

   Remove the exterior rear door handle reinforcement.
   

Installation

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

   Install the exterior rear door handle reinforcement.
   

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

   
   Install the rear door latch.
   
   1. Install the rear door latch and the screws.
      
   2. Attach the cable to the rear 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 rear 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 rear door latch.
   Refer to: Rear Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).