Ford Explorer: Body and Paint / Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs

Removal and Installation - Rocker Panel Inner Reinforcement

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Resistance Spotwelding Equipment Spherical Cutter Hot Air Gun Air Body Saw 8 mm Drill Bit MIG/MAG Welding Equipment Spot Weld Dri..

Removal and Installation - Back Panel and Reinforcement

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Resistance Spotwelding Equipment Scraper for Straight Edges Hot Air Gun 8 mm Drill Bit MIG/MAG Welding Equipment Spot Weld Drill Bit ..

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Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Side Obstacle Detection Control Module

Removal NOTE: LH side shown, RH side is similar. Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation). NOTE: This step is only necessary if the SODL or SODR is being replaced...

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual: General Procedures - Wheel to Hub Runout Minimization

Check NOTE: Wheel-to-hub optimization is important. Clearance between the wheel and hub can be used to offset or neutralize the Road Force® or run-out of the wheel and tire assembly. For every 0.001 inch of wheel-to-hub clearance, the Road Force® can be affected between 1 and 3 pounds depending on the tire stiffness...