Ford Explorer: Body and Paint / Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Hot Air Gun
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Bonding Adhesive..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Spherical Cutter
Plasma Cutter
Hot Air Gun
Air Body Saw
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment..
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH similar.
All vehicles
Lower the door window glass completely.
Remove the exterior mirror.
Refer to: Exterior Mirror (501-09 Rear View Mirrors, Removal and Installation)...
To activate tow mode, use the drive
mode switch on the center console. See Selecting a Drive Mode.
The indicator light illuminates and a message displays in the instrument cluster
when the system becomes active. Select a different mode to turn the system off...
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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