2003 FORD MUSTANG Door

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Latch —
Door
Removal 1. Remove the door trim panel (23942). For additional information, refer to Section 501 - 05 .
2. Release the actuating rods by opening the clips.
3. Using a screwdriver, release the lock cylinder actuating rod.
4. Remove the door latch screws.
5. Disconnect the door ajar switch and the actuator electrical connectors.
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6. Remove the water shield.
7. Release the interior door handle actuating cable.
8. Remove the door latch.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Handle —
Exterior Door
Removal 1. Remove the door trim panel (23942). For additional information, refer to Section 501 - 05 .
2. Release the exterior door handle actuating rod by opening the clip.
3. Remove the exterior door handle nuts.
4. Remove the exterior door handle.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Handle —
Interior Door
Removal 1. Remove the door trim panel (23942). For additional information, refer to Section 501 - 05 .
2. Remove the rivet.
3. Remove the cable clip.
4. Release the cable housing from the interior handle.
5. Release the actuating cable from the interior handle and remove the handle.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Lock Cylinder —
Door
Removal 1. NOTE: Individual lock cylinders are repaired by discarding the inoperative cylinder and building
a new lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair package. The lock repair package includes
a detailed instruction sheet to build the new lock cylinder to the current key code of the vehicle.
Remove the door trim panel (23942). For additional information, refer to Section 501 - 05 .
2. Using a screwdriver, release the lock cylinder actuating rod.
3. Remove the door lock cylinder retainer.
4. Remove the door lock cylinder (21990).
5. If necessary, transfer the lock cylinder arm to the new door lock cylinder (21990).
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Push Button Rod —
Door
Removal 1. Remove the door trim panel (23942). For additional information, refer to Section 501 - 05 .
2. Release the push button rod by opening the clip.
Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Actuator —
Door Lock
Removal 1. Remove the door trim panel (23942). For additional information, refer to Section 501 - 05 .
2. Remove the door latch (21812). For additional information, refer to Latch — Door .
3. Remove the door ajar switch. zRelease the locking tab.
4. Remove the adjunct actuator.
Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Switch —
Door Ajar Switch
Removal 1. Remove the door trim panel (23942). For additional information, refer to Section 501 - 05 .
2. Remove the door latch (21812). For additional information, refer to Latch — Door .
3. Remove the door ajar switch. zRelease the locking tab.
Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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