SHR Mustang Billet Interior Door Handle Installation Guide (2005+)

The below installation instructions work for the following products:

• 2005+ SilverHorse Racing Mustang Chrome Door Handles

Here at American Muscle, we're all about DIY (do it yourself). Of course, there's nothing wrong with seeking out a little bit of tech help prior to taking on an installation on your own. Our Mustang installation guides will provide valuable instructions and hopefully answer any how-to questions that you may have along the way.

The following instructions are for the installation of the SHR Mustang Billet Door Handles for 2005+ S197 Mustangs.

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Thank you for your purchase of SilverHorse Racing products. Please read all directions before beginning Installation. A factory shop manual should be available for reference during installation. If, after reading these directions, you feel that you may not be able to complete the installation yourself; please seek out professional
installation by certified technicians.

Tools needed:

• T30 Torx Bit / Driver
• Pick / Hook Tool
• Standard / Needle Nose Pliers
• 6mm Socket and Ratchet /Driver
• Safety Glasses
• Flathead Screwdriver (Small and Large)

Installation:

1. Roll down both windows.



2. Remove negative terminal from battery.



3. Carefully pry the plastic cover away behind the stock handle and remove the T30 Torx head screw.





4. The cover in the door pull / armrest area needs to be pried away, and the T30 Torx screw behind it removed.





5. Remove the window switch plate assembly by prying up the top cover and gently pulling out the entire switch assembly almost horizontally. Remove the plugs from the switches and remove the assembly





6. Remove the door lock bezel by slightly lift it up – a small screwdriver may be needed.





7. Using a 6mm socket, remove the (9) nine screws on the periphery of the door and the one hidden in the window switch area. See figure below for screw locations.






8. Pop off the plastic cover next to side mirror. Unplug wiring as needed.





9. Lift up on the interior panel, removing it from the door. Remove any remaining electrical connections.





10. Disconnect the door handle cable by rotating the plastic clip in the direction that allows you to pull the cable out.





11. Remove the cable and the spring inside the stock handle. Remember the orientation of the spring, which will be re-used with the new handle.



12. Remove the stock door handle from the cup by opening it to the full open position and prying up and down to pop it off the plastic studs in the handle cup.



13. Snap the new handle into place by wiggling it into the door cup assembly. Re-install the spring that was removed from the original handle, making sure that it is all the way in the pocket with the bottom leg against the recess in the door panel to put tension on the handle to return it to the closed position when not in use. It is critical that the handle retract properly, otherwise the door could inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion! Lubricate spring with a quality grease.





14. Reinstall the door panel back onto the door, making sure to reconnect all connections as needed and that tabs that hold door at bottom are inserted properly. The reassembly is the reverse of steps 10-3. When both sides are complete, re-connect the battery and enjoy!

Installation instructions provided by SilverHorse Racing (SHR)