Ford Explorer: Body and Paint / Exterior Trim and Ornamentation

Removal and Installation - Steering Column Shrouds

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Flat Headed Screw Driver Interior Trim Remover Removal All vehicles Fully extend and lower the steering column...

General Procedures - Finish Panel Repair

Repair NOTE: Mouldings located on the front and rear window frames may experience minor scratches from vehicle shipment or car wash racks. The imperfections may be repaired instead of replacing c..

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Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Impact of Insufficient Repair Quality

Body repairs usually require a significant level of intervention in the existing body shell structure. The corrosion protection, seals and NVH components are destroyed and must be replaced. To prevent the vehicle quality from being compromised due to a poor quality repair, all repairs must be inspected during and after the accident repair...

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Disassembly and Assembly - Rear Bumper Cover

DISASSEMBLY Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation). If equipped. Position the connector shield aside. Disconnect the hands-free liftgate module electrical connector...