Lincoln Nautilus: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Front Door Latch. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
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Remove the exterior front door handle.
Refer to: Exterior Front Door Handle (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
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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).
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Remove the exterior door handle reinforcement screw.
Torque:
62 lb.in (7 Nm)
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Remove the front door latch bolts.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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NOTE:
Edge shown, others similar.
Remove the retainer(s).
Torque:
19 lb.in (2.2 Nm)
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Remove the front door latch.
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Route the interior front door handle cable through the door.
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Remove the front door latch.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the interior front door handle cable from the front door latch.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
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Tighten the screw to release the front exterior handle actuation lever tension on the cable.
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Detach and position aside the cable from the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the front door latch.
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Remove the screws.
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Detach and position aside the cable from the front door latch.
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Detach the rod and remove the front door latch.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Install the front door latch.
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Install the front door latch and the screws.
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Attach the cable to the front door latch.
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Attach the rod to the front 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 front 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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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Install the interior front door handle cable to the front door latch.
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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).
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)...
Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Remove the front door trim panel.
Refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
204-161
(T97P-1175-A)
Installer, HalfshaftTKIT-1997-LM2TKIT-1997-F/FM2TKIT-1997-FLM2
205-D070
(D93P-1175-B)
Remover, Front Wheel Hub
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
WARNING: Do not place objects on
the luggage cover. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death in the event of a sudden stop or
crash.
Use the luggage cover to enclose items in
the luggage compartment.
Installing the Luggage Cover
The luggage cover cassette attaches to the
rear quarter trim panel...