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

Removal

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

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

1. NOTE: The rear door removed for clarity.

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

1. NOTE: The rear door removed for clarity.

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

1. NOTE: The rear door removed for clarity.

   
   Route the interior rear door handle cable through the door.
   
   1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
      
   2. Route the interior rear door handle cable through the door.
      

1. NOTE: The rear door removed for clarity.

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

1. Remove the rear door latch.
   

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

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

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

   Remove the exterior rear door handle reinforcement.
   
   1. Tighten the screw to release the rear exterior handle actuation lever tension on the cable.
      
   2. Detach and position aside the cable from the exterior rear door handle reinforcement.
      

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

   
   Remove the rear door latch.
   
   1. Remove the screws.
      
   2. Detach and position aside the cable from the rear door latch and remove the rear door latch.
      

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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

   
   Install the rear door latch.
   
   1. Install the rear door latch and the screws.
      
   2. Attach the cable to the rear 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 rear 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 rear door handle cable to the rear door latch.
   

1. If the door is equipped with one touch up/down, carry out the power door window initialization.
   Refer to: Power Door Window Initialization (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, General Procedures).