Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 128

Fig. 67: Removing Screws And Position Front Door Latch 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

8. Disconnect the electrical connectors. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 68: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

9. Remove the front door latch. 

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Disconnect the cable from the latch.  

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Transfer all necessary components. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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Fig. 69: Disconnecting Cable From Latch 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

10. To install, reverse the removal procedure. 

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If necessary, use Multi-Purpose Grease Spray F5AZ-19G209-AA or equivalent meeting Ford 
specification ESR-M1C159-A to lubricate the latches.  

FRONT DOOR LATCH - SUPERCREW 

NOTE:

Install the front door latch screw in the small opening first, followed by the 
large opening.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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Removal and Installation 

1. Raise the front door window to the closed position.  

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.  

3. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL .  

4. Remove the bolts and the front door brace. 

Fig. 70: Removing Bolts And Front Door Brace 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

5. Position the watershield aside.  

6. Remove the bolt and position the door glass top run aside. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - F150 Pickup