Ford Explorer: Exterior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Roof Rail

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Exterior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Roof Rail

Removal

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

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

Lower the headliner. Refer to: Headliner - Lowering (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

Remove the nuts.
Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

Remove the roof moulding.

Installation

Tighten in sequence shown.
Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

Install the headliner.
Refer to: Headliner - Lowering (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Removal and Installation - Roof Moulding

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar. Lower the headliner...

Removal and Installation - Running Board

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar. NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician...

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Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Front Bumper

Removal Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation). With the help of assistant. Remove the bolts and the front bumper. Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm) Installation To install, reverse the removal procedure...

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: General Procedures - Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal Clearance

Check NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification. NOTE: Crankshaft main bearing journals must be within specifications before checking journal clearance. Remove the crankshaft main bearing cap and crankshaft main bearing...