Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 135

Fig. 95: Disconnecting Exterior Door Handle Actuating Rod 
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11. Disconnect the door ajar switch electrical connector. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 96: Disconnecting Door Ajar Switch Electrical Connector 
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12. Disengage the wiring harness locator.  

13. Position the rear door latch aside. 

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Remove and discard the screws. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 97: Identifying Screws 
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14. Remove the rear door latch. 

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Disconnect the cable from the latch.  

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Transfer all necessary components.  

15. 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.  

TAILGATE LATCH 

Removal 

1. Open the tailgate. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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Fig. 98: Opening Tailgate 
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2. Remove the tailgate access panel. 

1. Remove the screws.  

2. Remove the tailgate access panel. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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