Ford Explorer: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Rear Scuff Plate Trim Panel

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Rear Scuff Plate Trim Panel

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Interior Trim Remover

Removal

NOTE: LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.

  1. Release the clips and remove the rear scuff plate trim panel.
    Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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  1. Remove the rear scuff plate trim panel.
    1. Remove the pin-type retainer.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
    1. Release the clips and remove the rear scuff plate trim panel.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. Inspect and position the rear door weather strip lip so that it overlaps the top of the rear scuff plate trim panel.

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