Ford Explorer: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Rear Door Trim Panel
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the interior rear door handle bolt cover.
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Position the interior rear door handle aside.
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Release the clips.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Remove the interior rear door handle bolt.
Torque:
48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)
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Remove the rear door window control switch.
Refer to: Rear Door Window Control Switch (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the rear door trim panel middle bolts.
Torque:
48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)
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Remove the rear door trim panel lower bolts.
Torque:
15 lb.in (1.7 Nm)
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Release the rear door trim panel clips.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Remove the rear door trim panel.
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Lift upward and outward on the rear door trim panel.
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Release the tabs and position the rear door lock indicator aside.
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Release the tab and position the rear door latch cable aside.
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If equipped.
Disconnect the rear door tweeter speaker electrical connector.
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If equipped.
Disconnect the rear door lock control switch electrical connector.
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If equipped.
Disconnect the rear door ambient light electrical connector.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
RH (right hand) shown, LH (left hand) similar.
Remove the D-pillar trim panel...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
Release the clips and remove the rear scuff plate tri..
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Removal
NOTE:
Typical head restraint guide sleeve shown, others similar.
Vehicles with police package
Remove the front head restraint.
Position the front seat backrest cover to access the guide sleeve retainer...
Removal
Remove the rear bumper cover.
Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
If equipped.
Position aside the connector shields.
Remove the rear parking aid sensor...
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