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.
IPTV Free Trial 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:
Pedestrian Alert System
WARNING: The system is not designed to detect cyclists, motorcyclists,
pedestrians or animals. Always drive with due care and attention. Failure to take
care may result in a crash.
Due to the quiet operation of hybrid and electric vehicles at low speeds, the
system creates a subtle sound to alert pedestrians...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
Remove the third row seat backrest cover.
Refer to: Third Row Seat Backrest Cover (501-10C Third Row Seats, Removal and Installation).
Remove the third row seat backrest foam pin-type retainers...
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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