E. Remove the protective backing from the other side of Foam E as shown in Figure 41.
F. Without stretching the foam adhere it to the exterior door handle ensuring that both sides of
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MARK THE
HANDLE AND
FOAM E HERE

CUT PROTECTIVE
BACKING HERE

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C

D

E

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F

FOAM E

EQUAL LENGTHS

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17. Using a clean shop cloth and isopropyl alcohol, clean the handle plunger then using a brush apply a
light film of Motorcraft® XG-13 grease to all four sides of the exterior door handle plunger and
to the mechanisms in the areas shown in Figures 43 and 44.

APPLY A LIGHT
FILM OF XG-13
GREASE HERE
(ALL FOUR SIDES)
1737BP

FIGURE 43

APPLY A LIGHT
FILM OF XG-13
GREASE HERE

FIGURE 44

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18. Apply a bead of Motorcraft® TA-30 silicone sealant to the latch side area of the front door exterior
handle opening making sure that the sealant will overlap with the Foam E on the exterior door handle.
See Figure 45.
NOTE: Proper placement of the Motorcraft® TA-30 silicone sealant is crucial for proper sealing and to
avoid appearance concerns.
NOTE: Driver door shown, passenger door similar.
MOTORCRAFT® TA-30
SILICONE SEALANT
FOAM E

SEALANT NEEDS
TO OVERLAP
FOAM E HERE

FRONT OF
VEHICLE
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19. Remove the bungee cord used to hold the interior door handle cable up, seat the rubber grommet
and if equipped, reinstall the interior door handle cable retaining clips.

20. Reconnect the exterior door handle cable to the door handle, then lubricate the door handle cable
end with Motorcraft® XG-13 grease, as shown in Figure 46.
21. Reinstall the front exterior door handles. Please follow the WSM procedures in Section 501-14.
NOTICE: Reinstall the exterior door handle cable and retaining clips in the original factory
position.
APPLY XG-13
GREASE HERE

1737DI

FIGURE 46
22. Clean any excessive silicone around the exterior door handle perimeter with isopropyl alcohol,
Q-tips® and a clean shop cloth to avoid appearance concerns.
23. Determine next steps based on vehicle and cab configuration.
•

•
•

For all Regular Cab vehicles, F-150 Super Cab vehicles without safety recall 17S33 open, and all
F-250-F-550 Super Cab vehicles, the repair is complete.
For all Crew Cab vehicles, proceed to the Rear Door Service Procedure (Page 32).
For F-150 Super Cab vehicles with safety recall 17S33 open, proceed to the Rear Door Lower
Latch Water Shield Kit Installation Procedure (Page 58).

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Rear Door Service Procedure (Crew Cab Vehicles)
1. Is safety recall 17S33 open?
Yes - Proceed to the Rear Door Latch Water Shield Kit Installation Procedure
(Crew Cab Vehicles).
No - Proceed to the Rear Door Glass Run and Belt Moulding Sealing Procedure
(Crew Cab Vehicles). (Page 36)

Rear Door Latch Water Shield Kit Installation Procedure (Crew Cab Vehicles With Safety
Recall 17S33 Open)
NOTE: This procedure uses a different door latch water shield attachment procedure than what
was previously used in TSB 16-0155. Do not attempt to use TSB parts to perform this
procedure.
NOTE: Procedure to be performed on both rear doors.
NOTE: The window must be in the closed (up) position when performing this procedure.
NOTICE: Do not allow the door trim panel or exterior door handle to hang by the door handle
cables or damage to the cable and door may occur.
1. Remove the exterior rear door handles. Please follow the WSM procedures in Section 501-14.
NOTE: The interior grab handle cover clips can be reused for this repair. Only replace if damaged.
2. Remove the lock rod assembly from the rear door latch. See Figure 47.
• Use the male end of a 1/4" extension to spread apart the lock rod retainer and remove the rod
from the door latch.
NOTE: Driver door latch shown, passenger door latch similar.

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3. Using compressed air, blow out any debris or residual water from the door latch assembly, exterior
door handle mechanism, and cables. See Figure 48.
NOTE: Driver door latch shown, passenger door latch similar.

BLOW OFF DOOR
LATCH AREA FROM
INTERIOR DOOR
OPENING

BLOW OFF DOOR
LATCH AREA FROM
DOOR HANDLE
OPENING

1737AN

FIGURE 48
4. Install the door latch water shield into position. See Figure 49.
NOTE: The water shield is properly installed when the latch cable is fitted in the notch of the water shield
and the fastener holes align.
5. Install the new screws into the top and bottom holes of the shield. See Figure 49.
NOTE: Driver door latch shown, passenger door latch similar.

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6. Refer to Figure 50 to determine if the door latch is equipped with the new style lock rod.
Is the door latch equipped with the new style lock rod or manual locks?
Yes - Reinstall the lock rod if equipped and proceed to the Rear Door Glass Run and Belt
Moulding Sealing Procedure (Page 36).
No - Proceed to Step 7.
OLD STYLE LOCK ROD

NEW STYLE LOCK ROD

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7. Lock rod replacement procedure. See Figure 51.
NOTE: If a replacement lock rod already has a button and grommet installed, transfer of the
components is not required.
a.
b.

c.
d.
e.

Transfer the grommet, sleeve and button from the original lock rod to the new lock rod.
Apply a bead of Motorcraft® Instant Gel Adhesive TA-19-C or equivalent to the lock rod
prior to threading the button onto the new lock rod.
When threading the button onto the new lock rod, stop threading when some resistance is met.
Ensure both rear lock rod buttons are installed at similar heights.
Reinstall the lock rod.

NOTE: Driver door latch shown, passenger door latch similar.

BUTTON TO BE
TRANSFERRED

GROMMET TO BE
TRANSFERRED

AREA TO APPLY
ADHESIVE

1737DO

FIGURE 51
8. Proceed to the Rear Door Glass Run and Belt Moulding Sealing Procedure (Page 36).

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Rear Door Glass Run and Belt Moulding Sealing Procedure (Crew Cab Vehicles)
Complete Rear Door Part Kit
FOAM H
DRIVER
SIDE
FOAM J

DOOR GLASS
RUN FUNNELS
(132MM FUNNEL
WINGS)

PASSENGER
SIDE
FOAM J

FOAM K

FOAM I

FOAM L

FOAM N
FOAM
TAPE 1

FOAM
TAPE 2

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FIGURE 52
NOTE: The parts being installed in this procedure are not labeled. Refer to Figure 52 for component
identification.

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Rear Door Glass Run and Belt Moulding Sealing Components
NOTE: Procedure to be performed on both rear doors.

FOAM H

FOAM N

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FIGURE 53
1. Position the rear door window glass down.
2. Remove the rear door inner belt moulding and position aside the latch side of the door glass top run.
See Figure 54.

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3. If present, remove and discard the foam on the door outer belt moulding at the location shown in
Figure 55.

1737CT

FIGURE 55
4. Clean the highlighted area of the outer belt moulding with isopropyl alcohol and a clean shop cloth.
See Figure 56.
NOTE: Make sure to clean past the second clip.

SECOND CLIP
LOCATION

FIRST CLIP
LOCATION

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5. Apply Motorcraft® TA-30 silicone sealer to the area highlighted on the outer belt moulding. Using
your finger, smooth out the sealer to establish an even surface. See Figures 57 and 58.
NOTE: Completely covering the belt moulding metal clips is crucial for proper sealing. See Figure 58.

1737CV

FIGURE 57
FIRST CLIP