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2006 Ford F-150 Door Handle Cable Replacement

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2006 Ford F-150 Door Handle Cable Replacement

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This guide will show you how to remove the door handle, the main and two upper panels, the bottom latch, and the cable itself in a simple and safe way. This fix should take about 10 steps.

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      • Remove the plastic cover from the door handle using a 7.6 cm slotted screwdriver.

      • Insert the screwdriver into the small opening found at the top of the plastic cover.

      • Carefully tilt the screwdriver upward to remove the plastic cover.

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      • Remove the two 6 mm hex screws using a 6mm socket.

      • Turn the screwdriver counter-clockwise to loosen and remove the screws.

      • Grab the door handle and remove it from its location.

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      • Remove the top plastic cover by pulling outward to snap it out of its location.

      • There are not any screws to remove in this part.

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      • Remove the other plastic cover by pulling outward to snap it out of its location.

      • There are not any screws to remove in this part.

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      • Remove the three 6 mm hex screws off the main door cover using a 6 mm socket. There are two screws at the top and one at the bottom.

      • The panel itself should stay in place even after the screws have been removed.

      • The door panel is maintained in place by plastic hooks behind it.

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      • Gently, but with a strong force, lift the door cover about an inch or two high. Then, carefully pull it outward.

      • Be careful not to damage the plastic hooks that are keeping the door in place.

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      • Snap out the upper end of the cable out of its location.

      • The upper end of the cable has a shape of a little ball. The little ball is found by where the door handle was removed.

      • Using a plier, lift the cable high enough so that the little ball can come out through the round opening above it.

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      • Remove the three T27 hex star screws using a tamper torx screw driver. The screws are found at the bottom of the door.

      • You may need a mechanic creeper to lay under the door.

      • Wear protective goggles if you lay down under the door to do this step.

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      • Insert your hand inside the bottom of the door to retrieve the door latch.

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      • Remove the end of the cable out of its location.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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