Ford Explorer: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Rear Scuff Plate Trim Panel
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
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Release the clips and remove the rear scuff plate trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
Vehicles with police package
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Remove the rear scuff plate trim panel.
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Remove the pin-type retainer.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Release the clips and remove the rear scuff plate trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Inspect and position the rear door weather strip lip so
that it overlaps the top of the rear scuff plate trim panel.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installatio..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
All vehicles
Fully extend and lower the steering column...
Other information:
You can create a Wi-Fi hotspot in your vehicle and allow devices to connect to
it for access to the Internet.
Press the button to enter the settings
menu.
Select Connectivity Features.
Select Vehicle Hotspot.Note: The vehicle hotspot default setting
is on...
DISASSEMBLY
Remove the rear bumper cover.
Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
If equipped.
Position the connector shield aside.
Disconnect the hands-free liftgate module electrical connector...
Categories
WARNING: Do not place your arms on the airbag cover or through the steering
wheel. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Keep the areas in front of the airbags free from obstruction.
Do not affix anything to or over the airbag covers. Objects could become projectiles
during airbag deployment or in a sudden stop. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never
place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use
a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the
child restraint is installed all the way back.

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