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

Removal

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

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

1. Remove the front door window regulator and motor.
   Refer to: Front Door Window Regulator and Motor (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the exterior door handle reinforcement screw.
   Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

1. Remove the front door latch bolts.
   Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
   

1. NOTE: Edge shown, others similar.

   Remove the retainer(s).
   Torque: 19 lb.in (2.2 Nm)

1. 
   Remove the front door latch.
   
   1. Route the interior front door handle cable through the door.
      
   2. Remove the front door latch.
      

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

   Remove the interior front door handle cable from the front door latch.
   

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 front door latch.
   
   1. Remove the screws.
      
   2. Detach and position aside the cable from the front door latch.
      
   3. Detach the rod and remove the front door latch.
      

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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

   Install the interior front door handle cable to the front door latch.
   

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).