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.
IPTV Free Trial 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:
Activation
WARNING:
Police Package warning lights are a high-intensity
Light-Emitting Diode (LED) type. Do not stare directly at these lights,
as doing so may cause temporary blindness and/or eye damage. Failure to
follow this instruction may result in personal injury...
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Vehicles sold in the United States and Canada
For a detailed description of what is covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty,
see your warranty guide that is available online. For more information, refer to
our website and download your copy of the warranty guide...
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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