Ford Explorer: Exterior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Front Door Upper Moulding

Removal

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

NOTE: LH side shown, RH similar.

All vehicles

1. Lower the door window glass completely.
   

1. Remove the exterior mirror.
   Refer to: Exterior Mirror (501-09 Rear View Mirrors, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the upper belt moulding screw at rear of the door.
   Torque: 12 lb.in (1.3 Nm)

1. Using a non-marring trim tool, disengage the moulding from the channel in the door and remove the moulding.
   

1. Position the glass run weatherstrip aside.
   

1. Remove the screw on the upper door frame.
   Torque: 12 lb.in (1.3 Nm)

Vehicles With: Keyless Vehicle System

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

1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
   

1. Detach the wiring harness connector.
   

1. NOTE: The keypad actuator can be serviced separately from the moulding if required.

   Remove the screws and detach the retainer clip.
   Torque: 8 lb.in (0.9 Nm)

All vehicles

1. NOTE: Standard front door upper moulding shown, keyless entry similar.

   • Remove the retainer clips and dislodge the 4way clip.
     
   • Remove the front door upper moulding.
     

Installation

Vehicles With: Keyless Vehicle System

1. Install the wiring harness connector.
   

1. Connect the electrical connector.
   

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

All vehicles

1. Install the screw on the upper door frame.
   Torque: 12 lb.in (1.3 Nm)

1. Reposition the glass run weatherstrip.
   

1. Install the upper belt moulding.
   

1. Install the upper belt moulding screw at rear of the door.
   Torque: 12 lb.in (1.3 Nm)

1. Install the exterior mirror.
   Refer to: Exterior Mirror (501-09 Rear View Mirrors, Removal and Installation).