Ford Explorer: Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Rear Door Check Arm

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / 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.

  1. Open the door.
  1. Remove the check arm bolt.
    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
  1. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to: Rear Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
  1. 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).
  1. Remove the door check arm cover.
  1. Remove the nuts.
    Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
  1. Remove the check arm assembly.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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