How to Service and Repair the Front Door Latch Assembly on Mercury Cougar?

Service and repair procedures for the front door latch demand the removal of the battery ground cable first. Start by taking out the door trim panel and proceed to peel away the watershield but avoid touching the adhesive surface which will prevent re-bonding issues. Begin the door actuator rod and the lock cylinder actuator rod separations by rotating the clip clockwise ninety degrees followed by rod detachment steps. After disconnecting the electrical connector you should remove the latch screws to take out the latch. The latch cable needs to be detaching by rotating its position and breaking its connection. The reverse steps of removal should be followed during the installation process.

How to Address Issues with the Front Door Latch Assembly on a Mercury Cougar?

The front door latch repair requires the user to start by disconnecting the battery ground cable. Begin by removing the door trim panel followed by delicate removal of the watershield but avoid touching its adhesive surface to prevent re-bonding failure. Before breaking the connection of both rods you must rotate the clip angle by 90 degrees. The follow-on step involves releasing the electrical cable connection followed by unhooking latch screws which enables the latch removal. To remove the cable from the latch you should turn the cable and break its connection. The reverse step should be used for installation procedures.

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Mercury Cougar Latch Assembly, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 5S4Z-5421812-D
$350.38 MSRP: $480.73
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lock Assembly - Door; Door Latch Assembly, Front Right; Door Lock; Lock; Door Latch Assembly
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 4S4Z-5421812-BB, 4S4Z-5421812-AB, 4S4Z-5421812-CA, 5S4Z-5421812-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar | Base, S, V6 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mercury Cougar Latch Assembly, Front Driver Side Part Number: 6S4Z-5421813-D
$131.53 MSRP: $191.45
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lock Assembly - Door; Door Latch Assembly, Front Left; Door Lock; Lock; Door Latch Assembly
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 4S4Z-5421813-BB, 4S4Z-5421813-CB, 6S4Z-5421813-C, 4S4Z-5421813-AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar | Base, S, V6 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mercury Cougar Lock, Driver Side Part Number: F8SZ-6321813-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch; Door Latch Assembly; Door Lock
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: F8SZ-6321813-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1989-1997 Mercury Cougar | LS, XR-7 | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Mercury Cougar Lock, Passenger Side Part Number: F8SZ-6321812-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch; Door Latch Assembly; Door Lock
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1989-1997 Mercury Cougar | LS, XR-7 | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS

Mercury Cougar Door Latch Assembly

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The Door Latch Assembly found in Mercury Cougar vehicles is an important element in the security and operating system of the automobiles doors. This mechanism which is crucial for easy and safe closing of the doors is of great help to the anti-theft system that denies entry from the exterior to the interior of the vehicle. Car door locking systems used in different years on the car have been of different types, some being automatically or being manually opened and closed while others are opened and closed individually or centrally. The door latch assembly is made with the intention of having a long-lasting life; nevertheless, they can sometimes get damaged and need to be substituted because of such problems as the failure of the outer door handles, sticking latches, or hard-to-introduce door lock buttons.

Mercury Cougar Door Latch Assembly Parts and Q&A

Latch Assembly, Front Driver Side
6S4Z-5421813-D
Q: How to Service and Repair the Front Door Latch Assembly on Mercury Cougar?
A:
Service and repair procedures for the front door latch demand the removal of the battery ground cable first. Start by taking out the door trim panel and proceed to peel away the watershield but avoid touching the adhesive surface which will prevent re-bonding issues. Begin the door actuator rod and the lock cylinder actuator rod separations by rotating the clip clockwise ninety degrees followed by rod detachment steps. After disconnecting the electrical connector you should remove the latch screws to take out the latch. The latch cable needs to be detaching by rotating its position and breaking its connection. The reverse steps of removal should be followed during the installation process.
Latch Assembly, Front Passenger Side
5S4Z-5421812-D
Q: How to Address Issues with the Front Door Latch Assembly on a Mercury Cougar?
A:
The front door latch repair requires the user to start by disconnecting the battery ground cable. Begin by removing the door trim panel followed by delicate removal of the watershield but avoid touching its adhesive surface to prevent re-bonding failure. Before breaking the connection of both rods you must rotate the clip angle by 90 degrees. The follow-on step involves releasing the electrical cable connection followed by unhooking latch screws which enables the latch removal. To remove the cable from the latch you should turn the cable and break its connection. The reverse step should be used for installation procedures.