Ford Explorer: Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Front Door Check Arm

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

1. Open the door.
   

Vehicles with police package

1. Remove the check arm bolt and position aside the check arm and tether strap.
   Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

Vehicles without police package

1. Remove the check arm bolt and position aside the check arm.
   Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

All vehicles

1. Remove the front door trim panel.
   Refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the front door speaker.
   Refer to: Front Door Speaker (415-00A Information and Entertainment System - General Information - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the door check arm cover.
   

1. NOTE: Door removed from vehicle for clarity.

   Remove the front door check arm nuts.
   Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

1. Remove the front door check arm assembly.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.