Door latch assembly and cables?

Tiny
TERESSA LUHAORG
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  • 1996 FORD E-SERIES VAN
  • 5.8L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 175,000 MILES
The plastic cable ferrules on door latches needed replacing with new metal cable ferrules. My neighbor tried helping me, but only managed to disassemble all side door components incl. Handle, door actuator, center latch assembly, cables, door lock, everything and then was unable to reinstall or figure out where the cam shaped cable ferrule needed to go. I need help understanding how to fix it and put it all back proper.

Can't find good diagrams or pictures of latch assembly or other parts. Need pictures, or instructions, something, anything. YouTube only marginally helped as to broad. Doors shut with Bunji only.

He drilled out rivets for handle. What bolts to reinstall? How and where do each ends of door latch cables go? How do I reconnect door handle hardware to latch, etc. Any help would be so appreciated. Thanks, Teressa
Saturday, February 15th, 2025 AT 3:57 PM

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Tiny
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Can you upload images for the parts in question? You will need to rent a large pop rivet gun which you can rent from the auto parts store for free, here are the diagrams you have requestion on how the door latch and windows with the window motor and regulator go together. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.
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Tuesday, February 18th, 2025 AT 9:49 AM

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