Ford Explorer: Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Rear Door Check Arm
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH similar.
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Open the door.
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Remove the check arm bolt.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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Remove the rear door trim panel.
Refer to: Rear Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the front door speaker.
Refer to: Rear Door Speaker (415-00A Information and Entertainment System - General Information - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the door check arm cover.
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Remove the nuts.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Remove the check arm assembly.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Open the door...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component...
Other information:
WARNING: Turning off trailer sway control increases the risk of loss of
vehicle control, serious injury or death. Ford does not recommend disabling this
feature except in situations where speed reduction may be detrimental (such as hill
climbing), the driver has significant trailer towing experience, and can control
trailer sway and maintain safe operation...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Spherical Cutter
Hot Air Gun
Air Body Saw
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B
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Flexible Foam Repair3M™ 08463, LORD Fusor® 12..
Categories
Note: You may not be able to shift out of park (P) unless the intelligent
access key is inside your vehicle.

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