Body and Paint

Door Locks Lubrication. General Procedures

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Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Flat-blade screwdriver

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Spray Lubricant
XL-5-A
ESB-M1C93-B

Activation

  1. Open the door.
  2. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, fully close the latch (2 clicks).
    Use common shop equipment: flat-bladed screwdriver.
  3. NOTICE: Do not over-lubricate the latch. Using too much lubricant can damage the internal lock mechanism.

    Spray multi-purpose grease into the door latch opening for approximately 5 seconds.
    Material: Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray / XL-5-A (ESB-M1C93-B)
  4. Open the latch using the outside door handle.
  5. Open and close the door several times to circulate the lubricant inside the latch.
  6. Open the door.
  7. Wipe off excess lubricant.

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