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.
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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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Remove the front door trim panel.
Refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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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).
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Remove the door check arm cover.
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NOTE:
Door removed from vehicle for clarity.
Remove the front door check arm nuts.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Remove the front door check arm assembly.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Open the door...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Open the fuel filler door.
Using a screwdriver, pry the retaining tab ba..
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Lower the headliner.
Refer to: Headliner - Lowering (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
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Categories
Use the key blade to start your vehicle and unlock or lock the driver door from
outside your vehicle. The integrated keyhead transmitter functions as a programmed
ignition key that operates all the locks and starts your vehicle, as well as a remote
control.

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