Ford Explorer: Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Front Door
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
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Open the door.
Vehicles with police package
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Remove the check arm bolt and position aside the check arm and tether strap.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
Vehicles without Police package
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Remove the check arm bolt and position aside the check arm.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
All Vehicles
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Disconnect the front door electrical connector.
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NOTE:
This step requires the aid of another technician.
Remove the door hinge pivot bolts.
Torque:
22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
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NOTE:
This step requires the aid of another technician.
Remove the door.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Check the door-to-body alignment. Align the door as necessary.
Refer to: Front Door Alignment (501-03 Body Closures, General Procedures).
Adjustment
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
All alignments
Open the rear door...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Open the door...
Other information:
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic passenger car tires. The Quality grades
can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum
section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Fluid Suction Gun
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Removal
WARNING:
Always allow the engine to cool before opening the cooling
system. Do not unscrew the coolant pressure relief cap when the engine
is operating or the cooling system is hot...
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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