Section 01-14A: Handles, Locks, Latches and Mechanisms | 1994 Mustang Workshop Manual |
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Door Locks, Manual
The door lock system consists of:
- Front door latch remote control and link (21818).
- Front door latch (21812).
- Door latch control rod knob (21850).
- Door handle (22404) and front door latch actuating rod (22152)
.
- Door lock cylinder and control rod.
- Door latch striker plate (22008).
The front door (20124)
can be opened by either:
- The front door latch remote control and link
on the front door trim panel (23942)
.
- The door handle
. The front door latch remote control and link
is connected to the front door latch
by a cable.
The door handle
is connected to the front door latch
by a front door latch actuating rod
.
The front door
can be locked by:
- Pushing down on the door latch control rod knob
which is connected to the front door latch
with a front door latch actuating rod
.
- Using the door lock cylinder.
The front door
can be unlocked by:
- Pulling on the front door latch remote control and link
.
- Using the door lock cylinder (21985)
.
The front door latch
closes over the door latch striker plate
to keep the front door
closed. The door latch striker plate
is adjustable up and down and in and out.