Lincoln Navigator: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Exterior Front Door Handle. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

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

1. Remove the front door trim panel.
   Refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the watershield.
   

1. NOTE: The front door is shown transparent for clarity.

   Disconnect the exterior front door handle electrical connector.
   

1. Remove the exterior front door handle access plug.
   

1. 
   Remove the exterior front door handle and if equipped, the door lock cylinder.
   
   1. Hold the exterior front door handle open.
      
   2. Turn the release screw enough to release the exterior front door handle and if equipped, the door lock cylinder.
      Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)
   3. Remove the exterior front door handle and if equipped the door lock cylinder.
      

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

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

   If equipped with Phone as a Key, using the diagnostic scan tool, carry out the RFA module self test.