Ford Explorer: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Exterior Front Door Handle
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Vehicles with passive entry
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Remove the front door window regulator and motor.
Refer to: Front Door Window Regulator and Motor (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
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NOTE:
The front door is shown transparent for clarity.
Disconnect the exterior front door handle electrical connector.
All vehicles
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Remove the exterior front door handle access plug.
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Remove the exterior front door handle.
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Hold the exterior front door handle open and
turn the release screw enough to release the exterior front door handle.
Torque:
35 lb.in (4 Nm)
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Remove the exterior front door handle.
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Remove the exterior front door handle gaskets.
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Remove the exterior front door handle gasket.
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Remove the exterior front door handle gasket.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Carry out the power door window initialization.
Refer to: Power Door Window Initialization (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, General Procedures).
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
NOTE:
Repair individual door lock cylinders by discarding the
inoperative door lock cylinder and building a new door loc..
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
Remove the front door latch.
Refer to: Front Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal..
Other information:
Removal
Remove the front halfshaft.
Refer to: Halfshaft (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
Remove the engine mount LH.
Refer to: Engine Mount LH (303-01 Engine)
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Detach the front axle assembly vent hose...
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
Exterior Door Handles
2
Antenna
3
BCM
4
Liftgate Release Switch
5
Passive Key (if equipped) (except police vehicles)
6
RTM
7
Keyless Entry Keypad
8
GWM
9
RGTM
10
Liftgate Latch
11
Turn Signals
12
Horn
13
IPC
14
IKT/Keyfob (i..
Categories
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never
place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use
a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the
child restraint is installed all the way back.

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