Ford Ecosport: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Rear Door Latch

Removal

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Refer to: Rear Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Refer to: Exterior Rear Door Handle (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the rear door watershield.
   

1. 
   Remove the rear door glass run and bracket.
   
   1. Remove the rear door glass run and bracket bolts.
      Torque: 27 lb.in (3 Nm)
   2. Remove the rear door glass run and bracket.
      

1. 
   Remove the exterior rear door handle reinforcement screw and exterior rear door handle gasket.
   
   1. Remove the exterior rear door handle gasket.
      
   2. Remove the exterior rear door handle reinforcement screw.
      

1. Remove the rear door latch bolts.
   Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

1. 
   Remove the rear door latch and exterior rear door handle reinforcement as an assembly.
   
   1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the rear door latch.
      
   2. Route the interior rear door handle cable through the door.
      
   3. Remove the rear door latch and exterior rear door handle reinforcement as an assembly.
      

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

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

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   
   Remove the exterior door handle cable from the rear door latch.
   
   1. Disconnect the exterior door handle cable from the mounting bracket.
      
   2. Remove the exterior door handle cable from the rear door latch.
      

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   
   Remove the interior rear door handle cable from the rear door latch.
   
   1. Remove the cover from the interior rear door handle cable.
      
   2. Disconnect the interior rear door handle cable from the mounting bracket.
      
   3. Remove the interior rear door handle cable end from the rear door latch.
      

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).