2002 Ford Excursion One Door Ajar Switches Sticking Causing Interior Lights

2002 FORD EXCURSION
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One of my door ajar switches is sticking causing the interior lights to remain on. The switch is integrated with each latch which is mounted inside each door.
1-How do I get the cargo door trim panels off without breaking plastic rivets and the trim itself?
2-What is a safe/recommended lubricant for the plunger on the switch?
Mar 1, 2013 at 8:17 AM
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efore doing this, when you find the door, you have to replace the latch assembly.

have a shop with a scanner tell you which door, then you replace the failed one.

remove all the screws and either a good pull or on some lift it up then out.

Roy
Mar 1, 2013 at 10:28 AM
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