2003 Expy replacing inside door handle
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2003 Expy replacing inside door handle
Hey Guys,
after spending a lot of time looking for instructions on how to replace the inside door handle of my 2003 expedition EB, I am asking for answers. Has anybody replaced the handle? I took off the black trim surrounding it and thought I could change it without taking off the panel, but not sure what to do. I know there is a rod that holds in the handle. what do I need to do? the threads showing panel removal isnt really helping. let me know, appreciate any help! thank you.
after spending a lot of time looking for instructions on how to replace the inside door handle of my 2003 expedition EB, I am asking for answers. Has anybody replaced the handle? I took off the black trim surrounding it and thought I could change it without taking off the panel, but not sure what to do. I know there is a rod that holds in the handle. what do I need to do? the threads showing panel removal isnt really helping. let me know, appreciate any help! thank you.
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If you mean the actual handle and not the mechanism, then after moving the trim ring out of the way, you should be able to look inside and see a bolt head. I think it's a 10mm head. Anyway, remove that bolt and the handle will come with it.
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I saw the bolt head. So remove that and the assembly will come out?
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Just the handle that you grab onto will come off. Of course if you want to take the entire panel off doing this anyway will help to do so.
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well that didnt work. the bolt is one of a few holding a big piece of plastic inside the panel. removing the bolt does nothing. I tried pushing the rod that holds in place out, but not working. not sure if i should push up or down. any other suggestions?
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ok FINALLY figured it out with this diagram I found online.
Ford Expedition how to remove door handle on 03 expeditio - JustAnswer
you release the handle from the clip holding it, then remove the cable that opens the door.
Ford Expedition how to remove door handle on 03 expeditio - JustAnswer
you release the handle from the clip holding it, then remove the cable that opens the door.
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