Ford Ecosport: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Exterior Front Door Handle Reinforcement

Removal

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

1. Remove the front door latch.
   Refer to: Front Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
   

1. 
   Remove the front door latch from the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
   
   1. Disconnect the cable from the mounting bracket.
      
   2. Route the cable out of the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
      
   3. Remove the cable end from the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
      
   4. Remove lock rod from the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
      

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. If the door is equipped with one touch up/down.
   Carry out the power door window initialization.
   Refer to: Power Door Window Initialization (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, General Procedures).