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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Wheel Alignment System
Activation
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense...
Inspect the camshaft lobes for pitting or damage in the
active area. Minor pitting is acceptable outside the active area. The
active area includes the opening ramp and closing ramp. The opening ramp
is the point where the lifter just begins to lift until the point it
reaches the nose of the lobe...
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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