Ford Explorer: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Front Door Trim Panel

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Front Door Trim Panel

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Interior Trim Remover

Removal

NOTE: LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.

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


  1. Remove the interior front door handle bolt cover.
    1. Position the interior front door handle aside.
    1. Release the clips.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
  1. Remove the interior front door handle bolt.
    Torque: 48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)
  1. 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).
  1. Remove the front door trim panel middle bolt.
    Torque: 48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)
  1. Remove the front door trim panel lower bolts.
    Torque: 15 lb.in (1.7 Nm)
  1. Release the front door trim panel clips.
    Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

  1. Remove the front door trim panel.
    1. Lift upward and outward on the front door trim panel.
    1. Release the tabs and position the door lock indicator aside.
    1. Release the tab and position the interior front door cable aside.
    1. If equipped.
      Disconnect the front door ambient light electrical connector.
    1. If equipped.
      Disconnect the front door tweeter speaker electrical connector.
    1. Disconnect the front door lock control switch electrical connector.
    1. If equipped.
      Disconnect the front door speaker electrical connector.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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