Ford Explorer: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Rear Door Trim Panel
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the interior rear door handle bolt cover.
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Position the interior rear door handle aside.
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Release the clips.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Remove the interior rear door handle bolt.
Torque:
48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)
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Remove the rear door window control switch.
Refer to: Rear Door Window Control Switch (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the rear door trim panel middle bolts.
Torque:
48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)
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Remove the rear door trim panel lower bolts.
Torque:
15 lb.in (1.7 Nm)
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Release the rear door trim panel clips.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Remove the rear door trim panel.
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Lift upward and outward on the rear door trim panel.
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Release the tabs and position the rear door lock indicator aside.
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Release the tab and position the rear door latch cable aside.
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If equipped.
Disconnect the rear door tweeter speaker electrical connector.
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If equipped.
Disconnect the rear door lock control switch electrical connector.
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If equipped.
Disconnect the rear door ambient light electrical connector.
IPTV Free Trial Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
RH (right hand) shown, LH (left hand) similar.
Remove the D-pillar trim panel...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
Release the clips and remove the rear scuff plate tri..
Other information:
Overview
Third Row Power Fold Seats
Pressing and releasing the power fold seat control switch (located in the rear cargo area on the RH loadspace trim panel) causes the corresponding third row seat backrest(s) to fold forward for additional cargo space...
Adjustment
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate section and procedure for special instructions on loosening and tightening mount fasteners.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
Loosen, but do not remove, the powertrain/drivetrain mount fasteners...
Categories
WARNING: Position the seatbelt height adjuster so that the seatbelt rests
across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the seatbelt correctly could
reduce its effectiveness and increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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