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How do you repair the rear door latch on a Ford Windstar van The assembly is broken and I cannot get open?

To repair a broken rear door latch on a Ford Windstar van, follow these steps:

1. Gather the necessary tools and parts.

- Socket set

- Phillips head screwdriver

- Flat head screwdriver

- Pliers

- Replacement door latch assembly

2. Access the door latch.

- Pry the door panel up using the flat head screwdriver or a panel removal tool.

- Once the panel is removed, the door latch will be exposed.

3. Disconnect the door latch cable.

- Use the pliers to pull the latch cable out of place.

4. Remove the mounting bolts.

- Use the socket set to remove the bolts holding the door latch assembly in place.

5. Replace the door latch assembly.

- Place the new door latch assembly in the same position as the old assembly.

- Insert the mounting bolts and tighten.

- Reconnect the door latch cable.

6. Test the door latch.

- Close the door and test the door latch to make sure it opens and closes correctly.

7. Replace the door panel.

- Replace the door panel and secure it in place.

8. Test the door again.

- Test the door again to make sure it operates correctly.