Front Door Panel - Town Car - Removal
CAUTION: To avoid breakage of door pull cover(s), insert a screwdriver
diagonally between pull strap and chrome bracket. Snap out both sides
then remove.
Snap out two door pull strap retaining screw covers. Remove screws.
Remove two screws on front and rear side of front door trim panel.
The following procedure must be used during removal and installation of
the door armrest and trim panel. Refer to the appropriate illustrations
for component and vehicle model identification.
Using the Trim Pad Removing Tool from Rotunda Windshield and
Moulding/Trim Removal Kit 107-R0401 or equivalent, pry the trim panel
retaining clips from the door inner panel.
NOTE: Do not use front door trim panel (23942) to remove trim clips from
door inner panel. Replace any bent, damaged or missing push pins.
Remove window regulator control switch housing from back of front door
trim panel . Lift up housing, remove retaining screws and disconnect all
connectors.
Disconnect driver seat regulator control processor switch (driver door
only) if equipped.
Twist out interior lamp wire assembly and remove the front door trim
panel.
Installation
Ensure plastic watershield is secured to door panel.
Position front door trim panel to door. Connect interior lamp wiring.
Position the window regulator control switch housing and connect switch
connectors. Install the retaining screws.
Connect driver seat regulator control processor (14C708) (driver door
only) if equipped.
Align door lock side to its mating slide on the sheet metal (front doors
only).
Snap in front door trim panel. Ensure all retainers fit properly.
Install two retaining screws on front and rear side of front door trim
panel .
Install two retaining screws and pull strap covers.
Good luck Remember rated this).
I had the same problem with my 1997 F250. While taking the panel off I did much cursing at engineers for attaching the panels with those ridiculous clips instead of simply using screws. Once inside, simply spraying some WD40 on the handle mechanisms solved the problem and the door handle works like new now. After doing this, I see that it is probably not necessary to take the panel off. Just stick the WD40 straw back behind the dust cover where the door handle comes through and spray it around. I am guessing that would work while saving a lot of cursing.
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CAUTION: Use care not to damage the trim panel covers.
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