Lincoln Nautilus: Body Closures / Front Door. Removal and Installation
			
			
			Special Tool(s) /
 General Equipment
 
 Removal
 NOTE: 
 Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
 
 NOTE: 
 
 LH side shown, RH side similar.
 
 
 
 
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 Open the door.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Remove the check arm bolt.
 Torque: 
 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Disconnect the front door electrical connector.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Remove the door hinge pivot bolts.
 Use the General Equipment: Door Lift
 
Torque: 
 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Remove the door.
 Use the General Equipment: Door Lift
  
 
 
 
 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.
 
 
 Check the door-to-body alignment. Align the door as necessary.
 Refer to: Front Door Alignment (501-03 Body Closures, General Procedures).
  
 
 
   Inspection
 NOTE: 
 Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
 
 NOTE: 
 
 LH side shown, RH side similar.
 
 
 
 
 Inspect the rear door-to-body dimensions...
   
 
   Removal
 NOTE: 
 Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
 
 NOTE: 
 
 LH side shown, RH side similar.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Open the door...
   
 
   Other information:
   Removal
 
 
 
 
 Remove the front parking aid camera.
 Refer to: Front Parking Aid Camera (413-13B)
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 Disconnect the hose and remove the front parking aid camera washer jet.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Installation
 
 
 
 To install, reverse the removal procedure...
   
   Front Seat Precautions
WARNING: Sitting improperly, out of 
position or with the seatback reclined too 
far can take weight off the seat cushion 
and affect the decision of the passenger 
sensing system, resulting in serious injury 
or death in the event of a crash...