I need to remove the drivers-door panel?

[councillor]

How easy or hard is it...??

[Stewart_H]

SECTION 501-05: Interior Trim and Ornamentation	1999 F-150/250 Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION	Procedure revision date: 02/03/1999

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Trim Panel—Front Door


****** content="Trim Panel—Front Door" name=tps_proctitle>Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).

1. Remove the front door trim moulding.

1. NOTE: Use the notch to remove the component.
   
   Remove the inside door handle finish panel.

1. If equipped, remove the window regulator switch plate (14524).
   1. Lift the front of the window regulator switch plate.
   1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
   
   

1. If equipped, remove the window regulator handle (23342).
   1. Separate the handle cover from the handle.
   1. Remove the screw.
   1. Remove the window regulator handle.
   1. Remove the spacer.
   
   

1. CAUTION: Do not pull directly outward on the front door trim panel, as damage may occur.
   
   Remove the front door panel.
   1. Remove the screws.
   1. Lift and remove the front door trim panel.

1. If equipped, twist the courtesy lamp bulb socket one quarter turn and remove the socket from the front door trim panel.

Installation

1. NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.
   
   To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Hope that helps.

Stewart

[councillor]

Stewart:
U the man, thanks again for your help.

[Stewart_H]

Yer welcome!

Stewart

[councillor]

Stewart:
In reviewing this great article, the addition of the door entry key pad has my interest.

http://www.svtlightnings.com/svt/how...ad_install.htm

What features is the author of this article talking about??

I know----I know but I ordered the handle and key pad anyway.

[Stewart_H]

Originally Posted by councillor

Stewart:
In reviewing this great article, the addition of the door entry key pad has my interest.

http://www.svtlightnings.com/svt/how-to/keypad/keypad_install.htm

What features is the author of this article talking about??

I know----I know but I ordered the handle and key pad anyway.

Can you be more specific?

It's a long article and even if I was a speed reader, I'd have to guess what features that are listed in the article you might be referring to.

What exactly about that keypad are you inquiring about?

Stewart

[councillor]

I guess it's about "How does the key-pad work" exactly.

Is the only feature is that I punch in a series of numbers and the door un-locks... is that all? The way the author of the article was going on..... and he did mention all the features..etc.

[Stewart_H]

Originally Posted by councillor

I guess it's about "How does the key-pad work" exactly.

Is the only feature is that I punch in a series of numbers and the door un-locks... is that all? The way the author of the article was going on..... and he did mention all the features..etc.

Yes.

There is a master five digit number that operates the keypad. The end user can also enter their own five digit number if they so choose, but that temporary number can be changed or erased whenever the user wishes. The master five digit number can never be changed or erased.

The keypad will unlock the drivers side door after punching in the five digit master number, or the temporary number the end user has set up.

After either five digit number has been entered, pushing the 3/4 button will unlock the passenger door.

You can also lock all the doors by pushing the 7/8 button and the 9/0 button at the same time.

I think it was the '01 model year that Ford started putting those door handles in the L's.

Did I understand correctly and was I able to answer your questions?

I take it you're not familiar with a keyless entry system?

Stewart

[councillor]

Yes Stewart, you just keep doing it.

And yes, never used or had a keyless entry system.

Many Thanks Again.

[Stewart_H]

Originally Posted by councillor

Yes Stewart, you just keep doing it.

Its easy (and it makes ya look smart too...but you know what they say, looks are deceiving! LOL!) when the questions that are asked, you know already know the answers to!

I'm still a neophyte on a lot of the more hard core tech.

And yes, never used or had a keyless entry system.

I should be a detective, eh?

Stewart

PS - Yer welcome buddy!

[councillor]

Could you give me a hand in knowing whats ahead of me now ?

I have the door pnl off......... I need to replace the drivers door locking module, it's worn out and (just will) push the door lock button up & down at times.

It looks like it's a matter of removing the 3 outside bolts but there's a few rod's and stuff connected there also. !!!

Do you happen to have a schematic on that?

[Stewart_H]

Originally Posted by councillor

It looks like it's a matter of removing the 3 outside bolts but there's a few rod's and stuff connected there also. !!!

Do you happen to have a schematic on that?

Is this what you're asking for? If not, let me know and I'll check for some different ones.

1. Disconnect the actuating rods.
   1. If equipped disconnect the actuating rod from the lock cylinder.
   2. Release the locking clip.
   3. Disconnect the exterior door handle actuating rod from the front door latch.

1. Remove the screws and position the front door latch aside.
   • Discard the screws.

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Hope that helped.

Stewart

[councillor]

that looks like it Stewart, I'll tackle it tomm and get back if ness.

As alwas, Thx again !!

[Stewart_H]

You're welcome!

Stewart