Ford Explorer: Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Cylinder Head Distortion
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
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NOTE:
Make sure all cylinder head surfaces are clear of
any gasket material, silicone sealant, oil and coolant. The cylinder
head surface must be clean and dry before running a flatness check.
NOTE:
Use a Straightedge that is calibrated by the
manufacturer to be flat within 0.005 mm (0.0002 in) per running foot of
length, such as Snap-On® GA438A or equivalent. For example, if the
Straightedge is 61 cm (24 in) long, the machined edge must be flat
within 0.010 mm (0.0004 in) from end to end.
Using a Straightedge and a Feeler Gauge Set, inspect the cylinder head for flatness in the sequence shown.
Use the General Equipment: Feeler Gauge
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
Measure the cylinder bore at the top, middle and bottom
of piston ring travel in 2 directions as indicated...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Feeler Gauge
Cleaning
Clean the exhaust manifold using a suitable solvent. Use
a plastic scraping tool to clean the gasket sealing surfaces...
Other information:
Your vehicle has a cabin air filter, which gives you and your passengers the
following benefits:
It improves your driving comfort by reducing particle concentration.
It improves the interior compartment cleanliness.
It protects the climate control components from particle deposits...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the RH loadspace trim panel.
Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the electrical connector, remove the retainers and the rear air distribution door actuator...
Categories
When these locks are set, you cannot open the rear doors from the inside.

A child safety lock is on the rear edge of each rear door. You must set the child
safety lock separately on each door.
Left-Hand Side
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