Lincoln Nautilus: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Exterior Rear Door Handle. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
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Remove the rear door trim panel.
Refer to: Rear Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the rear door watershield.
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Remove the grommet.
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Release the exterior rear door handle.
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Hold the exterior rear door handle open.
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While turning the release screw 8 turns. The
exterior rear door handle releases around 6 to 6.5 turns. You must
continue to the full 8 revolutions for installation.
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NOTICE:
Do not pull the exterior rear door handle out of the
door too far without disconnecting the handle from the electrical
connector or damage to the harness occurs.
Remove the exterior rear door handle.
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From inside the door, disconnect the exterior rear
door handle electrical connector from the exterior rear door handle.
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Remove the exterior rear door handle.
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Remove the exterior rear door handle plug.
Installation
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Install the exterior rear door handle plug.
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Install the exterior rear door handle.
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Install the exterior rear door handle.
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From inside the door, connect the exterior rear door
handle electrical connector to exterior rear door handle.
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Install the exterior rear door handle.
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Position the exterior rear door handle.
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Apply light pressure to the door handle while
turning the release screw 8 turns. The handle engages around 6 to 6.5
turns. You must continue to the full 8 revolutions for installation then
torque to the specified value.
Torque:
62 lb.in (7 Nm)
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Install the grommet.
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Install the rear door watershield.
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Install 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 front door latch.
Refer to: Front 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 latch.
Refer to: Rear Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation)...
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Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)
is the maximum allowable weight of the
vehicle and the loaded trailer, including
all cargo and passengers, that the
vehicle can handle without risking
damage. (Important: The towing
vehicle’s braking system is rated for
operation at Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating, not at Gross Combined Weight
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WARNING: When you install a wheel,
always remove any corrosion, dirt or
foreign materials present on the mounting
surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the
wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that
contacts the wheel. Make sure to secure
any fasteners that attach the rotor to the
hub so they do not interfere with the
mounting surfaces of the wheel...