Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 138

4. Remove the bolts and the front door brace. 

Fig. 107: Removing Bolts And Front Door Brace 
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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

  

Fig. 108: Removing Bolt And Position Door Glass Top Run Aside 
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7. Remove the exterior front door handle. 

1. Remove the nuts.  

2. If equipped disconnect the actuating rod from the lock cylinder.  

3. Release the clip and remove the exterior front door handle rod.  

4. Remove the exterior front door handle by pushing outward from the bottom. 

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If equipped disconnect the electrical connector(s). 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 109: Removing Exterior Front Door Handle 
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Installation 

NOTE:

Make sure the door handle release rod is not Preloading the latch. It 
should be clipped in a relaxed state with no slack.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 110: Installing Exterior Front Door Handle 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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