Ford Explorer: Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs / Removal and Installation - Side Impact Reinforcement - Police
Removal
All vehicles
-
Remove the rear seats.
Refer to: Second Row Seat - Police (501-10B Second Row Seats, Removal and Installation).
-
Remove the rear door opening scuff plates.
-
Remove the loadspace floor trim.
Rear Reinforcement
-
Remove the bolts and the reinforcement.
Seat Reinforcement
-
Remove the bolts and the reinforcement.
Seat Reinforcement Bracket
-
On Both Sides:
Remove the nuts and the bracket.
Installation
Seat Reinforcement Bracket
-
On Both Sides:
Install the bracket and the nuts.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
Seat Reinforcement
-
Install the seat reinforcement and the bolts.
Torque:
1:
46 lb.ft (62 Nm)
2:
35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
Rear Reinforcement
-
Install the reinforcement and bolts.
Torque:
46 lb.ft (62 Nm)
All vehicles
-
Install the loadspace floor trim.
-
Install the rear seats.
Refer to: Second Row Seat - Police (501-10B Second Row Seats, Removal and Installation).
-
Install the rear door opening scuff plates.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Spherical Cutter
Hot Air Gun
Air Body Saw
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Dri..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specifi..
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Wheel Alignment System
Adjustment
NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is standing on a level surface.
NOTE:
Before carrying out a toe adjustment, check the tires for
the correct pressure. Inspect the tires for incorrect wear or damage...
Check
NOTE:
Perform the following pre-checks to make sure module programming completes without errors.
Start the programming session in KOEO.
Make sure the vehicle battery is fully charged or is
connected to a battery charger. The battery state of charge should be
12...
Categories
You can use the power door lock control or the remote control to lock and unlock
your vehicle.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock control is on the driver and front passenger door panels.

read more