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

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

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.
Refer to: Hood Latch Release Handle (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).

All vehicles

Remove the front door scuff plate trim panel.
1. Release the clips.
  Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
1. If equipped.
  Disconnect the front door scuff plate trim panel electrical connector.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Inspect and position the front door weather strip lip so that it overlaps the top of the front scuff plate trim panel.

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