Ford Explorer: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Front Door Trim Panel
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the interior front door handle bolt cover.
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Position the interior front door handle aside.
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Release the clips.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Remove the interior front door handle bolt.
Torque:
48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)
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Remove the front door window control switch.
Refer to: Driver Door Window Control Switch (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Passenger Door Window Control Switch (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the front door trim panel middle bolt.
Torque:
48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)
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Remove the front door trim panel lower bolts.
Torque:
15 lb.in (1.7 Nm)
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Release the front door trim panel clips.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Remove the front door trim panel.
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Lift upward and outward on the front door trim panel.
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Release the tabs and position the door lock indicator aside.
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Release the tab and position the interior front door cable aside.
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If equipped.
Disconnect the front door ambient light electrical connector.
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If equipped.
Disconnect the front door tweeter speaker electrical connector.
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Disconnect the front door lock control switch electrical connector.
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If equipped.
Disconnect the front door speaker electrical connector.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
Position the liftgate opening weatherstrip aside...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
Left hand side
Remove the hood latch release handle...
Other information:
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
Exterior Door Handles
2
Antenna
3
BCM
4
Liftgate Release Switch
5
Passive Key (if equipped) (except police vehicles)
6
RTM
7
Keyless Entry Keypad
8
GWM
9
RGTM
10
Liftgate Latch
11
Turn Signals
12
Horn
13
IPC
14
IKT/Keyfob (i..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure describes critical repair steps
required for correct seat component installation. Follow all notes and
steps carefully. Do not place any objects between the seat components
and the body of the vehicle, nor any objects within a joint internal to
the seat structure...
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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