How To Repair 2003 Ford Mustang Door Opening

This article and video demonstrates the tools and procedures to remove all of the components that open and secure your classic Mustang door; including the door latch, striker, door handles, door locks and door handle relay shaft.

The procedures are the same or similar for these years:

1965-66 Mustang
1967-68 Mustang
1969-70 Mustang
1971, 72, 73 Mustang

Remove Door Latch Striker

The Mustang door latch striker associates screws are secured with two very large Philips screws, these screws are on vary tight and will most likely crave the apply of an impact commuter and hammer to loosen and then remove. When you strike the impact driver with the hammer information technology will utilize inwards force and counter clockwise motility to jolt the screw loose; once loose you can then use the impact driver past hand to continue removing the striker screws.

Disengage the Door Latch Control Rod Clips

"The Mustang door glass should be in the upward position to execute these procedures"

Before you tin remove the door latch you lot will need to disengage the lock rod retainers from the inside door handle relay/shaft, door lock and outside door handle. There is also a screw and j-clip that secures the long rod rod that runs from the door latch to the door handle relay that you should remove. I typically undo the rod clips at the actors, keeping all of the door latch rod control set attached to latch so when removed or installed I don't take to figure out where they will reconnect to the latch. Don't forget to remove your door lock knob if it is attached.

Remove the Door Latch

The Mustang door latch is secured to the door with three Philips caput screws; remove all three screws. When the latch is ready to be removed you volition push/pull the latch into the within of the door shell, working with and positioning the lock rods in a way that will let you to sort of thread the latch and rod assembly out through the large opening in the door.

Remove Mustang Door Lock

To remove the door lock you will need to disengage the lock rod clip and rod from the door lock, then with a pair of pliers remove the door lock spring prune, the Mustang door lock tin so exist hands removed from the door.

Remove the Door Handles

The Mustang door handle is secured at two points; one at the front of the handle with a nut and stud combo inside the door shell, utilize a 1/four inch drive ratchet and socket; and the other is at the back of the handle/door, use a Philips spiral driver to remove the screw. I found information technology easier to remove the handle with the lock rod removed at the handle, I still had to maneuver the handle a flake to become it out due to the bong crank machinery.

Remove the Door Handle Relay

This part is used a lot and may accept become worn and sloppy and may fifty-fifty fail to function. You will need a Philips spiral driver to remove the iii screws that secure the door handle shaft.

Parts List for Your Project

Inside DOOR HANDLE
OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES
DOOR LATCH ROD CONTROL SET
DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY
DOOR HANDLE RELAY/SHAFT
DOOR STRIKER Westward/SHIM
IGNITION & DOOR LOCK Prepare
DOOR LOCK KNOBS
DOOR LOCK KNOB GROMMET