Your Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escort ZX2 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3
 
Vehicle » Body and Frame » Doors, Hood and Trunk » Front Door Exterior Handle » Service and Repair  
 
 
  Service and Repair  
 

REMOVAL

  1. Remove the front door trim panel.

  

  1. Remove the watershield.

  

  1. Detach the door latch rod retainer and the front door latch actuating rod.

  

  1. Remove the door lock cylinder.
1 Remove the spring clip.
2 Remove the door lock cylinder from the door handle.
3 Remove the door lock cylinder from the front door latch control rod.

  

  1. Remove the nuts and the outside door handle.

INSTALLATION

  

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

NOTE : Make sure the door latch actuating rod is not preloading the latch. It should be clipped in a relaxed state with no slack.