Ford Explorer: Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Rear Door

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Rear Door

Removal

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

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

  1. Open the door.
  1. Remove the check arm bolt.
    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
  1. Disconnect the rear door electrical connector.
  1. NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

    Remove the door hinge pivot bolts.
    Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
  1. NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

    Remove the door.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

    Check the door-to-body alignment. Align the door as necessary. Refer to: Rear Door Alignment (501-03 Body Closures, General Procedures).

    Removal and Installation - Power Liftgate Motor

    Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, ..

    Removal and Installation - Rear Door Check Arm

    Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. NOTE: LH side shown, RH similar. Open the door. Remove the check ..

    Other information:

    Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual: General Procedures - Factory Mode Deactivation


    Deactivation NOTE: During vehicle build, some modules, such as the IPC and BCM module are set in factory mode. Factory mode reduces the drain on the battery during longer periods where the vehicle is not used. While in the factory mode, various systems may be altered or disabled and the IPC displays FACTORY MODE CONTACT DEALER in the message center...

    Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Crankshaft Rear Seal


    Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 303-328 (T88P-6701-B1) Replacer, Rear SealTKIT-1988-FLMTKIT-1988-FTKIT-1988-LM Oil Drain Equipment Materials Name Specification Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV SiliconeTA-357 WSE-M4G323-A6  Removal Remove the flexplate...

    Categories

    Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (If Equipped)

    Use the key blade to start your vehicle and unlock or lock the driver door from outside your vehicle. The integrated keyhead transmitter functions as a programmed ignition key that operates all the locks and starts your vehicle, as well as a remote control.

    read more

     
    Copyright © 2025 www.foexplorer.com