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:
A - Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery.
B - Engine oil filler cap. See Engine Oil Check.
C - Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick.
D - Brake fluid reservoir. See Brake Fluid Check.
E - Engine compartment fusebox. See Changing a Fuse.
F - Engine coolant reservoir...
A bracket appears around the set speed and the detected speed limit sign in the
information display.
System Warnings
If the set speed is increased beyond the speed limit or speed limit plus a positive
tolerance value, the set speed indicator flashes...
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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