Ford Falcon. Manual - part 432

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Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems 

501-14-7

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

4.  Remove the actuator assembly while

Hood Latch Release Cable

disconnecting the latch rod.

Removal

5.  Remove the latch assembly retaining screws and

remove the latch with connecting rod and

1.  Remove hood latch.

courtesy lamp wiring lead attached.

2.  Disconnect hood release handle from instrument

panel.

Item

Description

1

Latch assembly

Item

Description

2

Screw

1

Hood release handle

3

Courtesy lamp wiring

3.  Pop out grommet on cowl side attached to cable.

4

Connecting rod

Installation

5

Liftgate body

1.  Reverse removal procedure.

Installation

Decklid Latch and Emergency Release

1.  Reverse removal procedure.

Cable

Liftgate Latch Striker

Removal

Removal

1.  Remove decklid trim if fitted.(Refer to Section

501-05.)

1.  Remove load floor carpet. (Refer to Section

501-05.)

2.  Remove decklid latch nuts.

2.  Remove liftgate latch striker bolts.

Item

Description

Item

Description

1

Decklid latch assembly

1

Liftgate striker

2

Nut

2

Bolt

3

Decklid body

Installation
1.  Reverse removal procedure.

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Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems 

501-14-8

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

3.  Disconnect emergency release cable.

Exterior Front Door Handle

Removal
1.  Remove the interior door handle bezel and

window regulator handle.

2.  Remove door trim. For additional information,

refer to Door Trim section.

3.  Remove the door trim retaining screws, lift the

door trim panel from the door channel and

remove.

4.  Remove the door watershield sufficiently to gain

access to door handle.

5.  Remove the two bolts retaining the outer door

handle.

6.  Unclip the latch rod, remove the door handle from

Item

Description

the door panel and remove door handle.

1

Emergency release cable

2

Actuating cable end

3

Emergency release pull tab

Installation
1.  Reverse removal procedure.

Decklid Latch Striker

Removal
1.  Remove cover lower back.(Refer to Section

501-05.)

2.  Remove decklid latch striker bolts.

Item

Description

1

Front outer door handle

2

Lock retaining screw

3

Lock retainer

4

Screw  -  M6

Installation
1.  Reverse removal procedure.

Exterior Rear Door Handle

Removal
1.  Remove interior door handle bezel. Remove

Item

Description

window regulator handle.

1

Decklid striker

2.  Remove door trim. For additional information,

2

Bolt

refer to Door Trim section.

3.  Remove door trim retaining screws, lift the door

Installation

trim panel from the door channel and remove.

1.  Reverse removal procedure.

4.  Remove the door watershield sufficiently to gain

access to door handle.

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

5.  Remove bolt retaining outer door handle, detach

4.  Disengage handle assembly from door inner

handle from door panel and unclip door latch rod.

sheet metal by sliding rearwards and withdrawing

through trim.

Installation
1.  Reverse removal procedure.

Ignition Lock

Removal
1.  Insert the ignition key and turn it to the ’1’

position.

2.  Depress the pin in the steering column lock

housing and withdraw the lock assembly.

3.  Insert the ignition key and turn it to the ’1’

position.

4.  Align the lock in the column housing, depress the

pin and push the lock into the housing until the pin

Item

Description

snaps into its locating hole.

1

Exterior rear door handle

2

Bolt

Installation
1.  Reverse removal procedure.

Interior Door Handle

Removal
1. Remove 

plug.

2.  Remove screw attaching handle assembly to door

inner sheet metal.

Item

Description

1

Solenoid assembly

2

Solenoid retaining screw

Installation
1.  Reverse removal procedure.

Interior Lock Button

Removal
NOTE: Lock button is not serviceable. Should a new

lock rod be required, a new lock button should be

Item

Description

fitted.

1

Interior door handle

Installation

2

Actuating cable

1.  Door trim must be removed to gain access to lock

3

Screw

rod.

4

Button plug

3.  Disconnect cable attaching handle to latch.

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

2.  Push lock rod button firmly onto lock rod. Ensure

Grab Handles — Sedan

locating rib faces out.

Removal
1.  Remove grab handles as shown in figure.

Item

Description

1

Lock button

Item

Description

3.  Replace door trim, guiding lock button through

1

Grab handle

hole in door trim.

2

Screw

4.  Ensure button is flush with trim in locked position.

Installation

5.  Check for satisfactory operation of the lock.

1.  Reverse removal procedure.

Grab Handles — Ute

Fuel Filler

Removal

Removal

1.  Remove grab handles as shown in figure.

1.  Open Luggage compartment.
2.  Remove quarter trim.
3.  Remove the two solenoid-retaining screws via the

fuel door.

Item

Description

1

Grab handle

2

Screw

Installation

Item

Description

1.  Reverse removal procedure.

1

Fuel filler flap

2

Solenoid retaining screw

4.  Remove solenoid and cable assembly.
Installation
1.  Reverse removal procedure.

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