Ford Explorer: Exterior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Rear Door Upper Moulding

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Exterior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Rear Door Upper Moulding

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

  1. Remove the upper belt moulding screw at front of the door.
    Torque: 12 lb.in (1.3 Nm)
  1. Lift the moulding at the front edge using a non-marring trim tool and slide forward to disengage from the tab at the rear and remove the moulding.
  1. Pull the rear door glass runner.
  1. Remove the screw.
    Torque: 12 lb.in (1.3 Nm)
    • Remove the retainer clips and dislodge the 4 way clip.
    • Remove the rear door upper moulding.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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