What rods to disconnect when replacing the left rear door handle on a 2001 mercury villager

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Cut the stainless bands off the rubber bellows

Have to remove the outer tie rod as well, I would
think, to get the bellows off,if your replacing the
inner tie rod

There is a replacement clip available in most auto repair stores. HELP brand. Must remove the door panel (inside) and re-attach.

You have to take the Inside Panel off, disconnect the Rods and then remove the Clip.

Reassemble

TEST BEFORE YOU PUT the panel back on

remove trim panels. they are available at discont from tascafordparts.com.

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door panel must come off.

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Section 01-05: Trim, Interior 1997 Villager Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Trim Panel(s), Door
Front
Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) if equipped with power locks or power windows.
   

1. CAUTION: Use care when removing the front door inside handle escutcheon (22620). Failure to do so can result in damage to the component.
   Carefully pry off the front door inside handle escutcheon by inserting a standard 1/4 inch screwdriver between the top rear portion of the front door inside handle escutcheon and the front door trim panel (23942).
   
   
   
   
   

1. If equipped with manual windows, slip a clean shop rag between the window regulator handle (23342) and the front door trim panel.
   

1. Pull the shop rag back and forth to release the window regulator handle clip.
   
   
   
   
   

1. Remove the three cover caps and front door trim panel screws.
   

1. Remove the one front door trim panel capped screw from the door pull handle.
   

1. If equipped with power windows, remove the door pull handle. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
   

1. Slide a flat-bladed tool behind each of the retainers and twist the tool to disengage the front door trim panel from the front door (20124).
   

1. Remove the front door trim panel.
   

Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure. Body Side
Removal

1. Gently pry loose the body side door latch handle bezel and remove it.
   

1. Slide a suitable tool behind each of the retainers and twist the tool to disengage the body side door trim panel from the body side door (24622).
   
   
   
   
   

Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure. Door Electrical Connections
Removal and Installation
Refer to Section 01-11 for Power Window, Section 01-09 for Power Mirror, or Section 01-14B for Power Locks. Watershield
Removal

1. Remove the Front Door Trim Panel . Refer to the removal procedure in this section.
   

1. Remove the front door watershield by carefully detaching it from the adhesive.
   

Installation

1. Install the front door watershield in the proper position and press firmly at the adhesive areas. If necessary, use additional adhesive to ensure an adequate seal.
   

1. Install the Front Door Trim Panel . Refer to the installation procedure in this section.
   

SECTION 501-14A: Handles, Locks, Latches and Mechanisms 1999 Villager Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Actuator —Power Door Lock, Front Removal

1. Remove the front door latch. For additional information, refer to Latch—Front Door .

1. Remove the power door lock actuator from the front door latch.
   1. Release the locking tabs.
   1. Remove the power door lock actuator from the front door latch.

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The liftgate consists of the following components:

• liftgate door lock actuator
• liftgate lock cylinder (if equipped)
• liftgate window glass
• liftgate window latch/ajar switch
• liftgate window glass release handle
• liftgate latch remote control which consists of the following component:
  • liftgate release handle
• liftgate latch, which consist of the following component:
  • liftgate latch door ajar switch

Liftgate Latch Actuator Removal and Installation

1. Remove the liftgate latch remote control. For additional information, refer to Liftgate Latch Remote Control in this section.

SECTION 501-14: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems 2001 Escape Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Liftgate Latch Removal and Installation

1. Remove the liftgate trim panel.

1. Disconnect the liftgate ajar switch electrical connector.

1. Disconnect the liftgate latch actuating rod.
   1. Open the clip.
   1. Disconnect the actuating rod.

1. Remove and discard the liftgate latch bolts.

1. Remove the liftgate latch.

1. NOTE: Make sure the liftgate latch release rod is not preloading the latch. It should be clipped in a relaxed state with no slack.
   NOTE: Position the liftgate latch release rod by pushing outboard to remove the slack.
   

1. Remove the screws and the liftgate latch actuator

SECTION 501-14: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems 2001 Escape Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Exterior Front Door Handle Removal and Installation

1. Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section 501-05 .

1. Position the watershield aside.

1. NOTE: The tie strap does not need to be reinstalled.
   If equipped, remove the tie strap from the anti-theft guard.

1. Remove the screws and position the anti-theft guard aside.

1. Release the clip and disconnect the exterior door handle actuating rod.

1. Remove the anti-theft guard.

1. Remove the exterior door handle screw.

1. Remove the exterior handle actuating rod.

1. Remove the exterior door handle lock cylinder cover.

1. Remove the exterior door handle.

the lines on the rear hvac never wearout it is the "O" rings that wear out and need to be replaced and you should be able to get a complete set of "O" rings at NAPA or Autozone also ask them about an A/C disconnect cause you will need this to get the lines apart to replace the "O" ring