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How do you replace 1995 Mercury Cougar door handle?

Tools and Materials Needed:

- Phillips head screwdriver

- Flathead screwdriver

- T30 Torx bit

- Ratchet

- Socket set

- New door handle

Instructions:

1. Remove the door panel.

- Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the screws holding the door panel in place.

- Use a flathead screwdriver to pry up the door panel and remove it from the door frame.

2. Disconnect the door handle.

- Use a T30 Torx bit to remove the screws holding the door handle in place.

- Disconnect the electrical connector from the door handle.

3. Remove the door handle.

- Pull the door handle out of the door.

4. Install the new door handle.

- Slide the new door handle into the door.

- Connect the electrical connector to the door handle.

- Secure the door handle with the screws you removed in step 2.

5. Reinstall the door panel.

- Place the door panel back on the door frame.

- Secure the door panel with the screws you removed in step 1.

6. Test the door handle.

- Open and close the door to make sure the door handle is working properly.