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:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the intake manifold.
Refer to: Intake Manifold (303-01A)
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Disconnect the quick release coupling and remove the hose.
Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00A Fuel System - General Information - 2...
Rear Window Wiper
A - Intermittent wipe.
B - Continuous wipe.
C - Rear window wiper off.
Depending on your vehicle, when you switch on the front wipers and move the gearshift
lever to reverse (R), the rear intermittent wipe may turn on.
Note: Make sure you switch the rear window wiper off before entering a
car wash...
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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