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:
Sounding the Panic Alarm
Press the button to sound the
panic alarm. Press the button
again or switch the ignition on to
turn it off.
Note: The panic alarm only operates when
the ignition is off.
Locating Your Vehicle
Press the lock button twice
within
three seconds...
Disconnect
NOTICE:
Removing the negative battery ground cable at the LH
strut tower will not disable the vehicle's electrical system. Failure
to disconnect the battery cable from the battery post may cause
component damage.
NOTE:
When the battery is disconnected and connected, some
abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its
adaptive strategy...