Lincoln Nautilus: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Exterior Rear Door Handle Reinforcement. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
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Remove the rear door latch.
Refer to: Rear 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 rear door handle reinforcement.
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Tighten the screw to release the rear exterior handle actuation lever tension on the cable.
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Detach and position aside the cable from the exterior rear door handle reinforcement.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the exterior rear door handle reinforcement.
Installation
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Install the exterior rear door handle reinforcement.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Install the rear door latch.
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Install the rear door latch and the screws.
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Attach the cable to the rear 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 rear 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 rear door latch.
Refer to: Rear Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, 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)...
Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Remove the exterior front door handle.
Refer to: Exterior Front Door Handle (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
NOTE:
The PMI process must begin with the current SCCM installed. If the
current SCCM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool, the tool may
prompt for As-Built Data as part of the repair...
Cup Holders
Cup Holder Precautions
WARNING: Use caution when
stowing items or hot drinks in the cup
holders. Items could become loose or spill
during hard braking, acceleration or
crashes. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury...