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
NOTE:
DSM shown, SCMB (front passenger seat control module) is similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All vehicles
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component...
Unlocking the Doors
With the remote control within 3 ft (1 m) of
your vehicle, touch the unlock sensor on the
back of the door handle for a brief period
and then pull on the door handle to unlock,
being careful not to touch the lock sensor at
the same time or pull on the door handle too
quickly...