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How do you take apart a Ford Explorer door?

How do you take apart a Ford Explorer door?

Instructions

  1. Remove the door handle trim.
  2. Remove the switch bank by pulling up and towards the front of vehicle.
  3. Disconnect three connectors behind switch bank by squeezing in to release locking mechanism.
  4. Loosen 7mm bolt behind where switch bank was.
  5. Loosen 5.5mm bolts at bottom of door panel.

What’s the best way to remove a door panel?

Use a small screw driver or trim removal tool and detach (pop off) any trim pieces above the door panel. Here is an upper trim piece to the left of the panel. These pieces must be removed before removing the panel.

Do you need to remove door panels on a Dodge Ram?

1A Auto shows you how to remove or replace the interior door panel trim on your vehicle. You need to remove the door panel for a number of different repairs, for example door handles, window regulators, power window motors, door locks and more. This video applies to the Dodge Ram, years 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 00, and 01.

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Where are the trim pieces on a door panel?

Most door panels will have small trim pieces located at the top of the panel at either the right or left side. Use a small screw driver or trim removal tool and detach (pop off) any trim pieces above the door panel.

How to remove interior door panels in Ford Explorer?

Firmly pull out the bottom edge of the door panel to disengage the plastic pop rivet friction fasteners. Continue pulling out the pop rivets all along the bottom edge and both sides of the door panel. Lift the plastic panel off the top of the door frame.

Where is the sail panel on a Ford Explorer?

Push the sail panel back in to place at the top inner corner of the door panel. Sit inside the car, close the door and check that the door opener handle, power window switch and power door lock switches all still work properly. For more, check out my other Ford Explorer DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides.

Use a small screw driver or trim removal tool and detach (pop off) any trim pieces above the door panel. Here is an upper trim piece to the left of the panel. These pieces must be removed before removing the panel.

How do you remove a bolt from a door?

Remove the bolt located behind the window switch using the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket. Grab the door panel at the bottom and push it up vertically to release the clips on the door. Pull the panel in towards the interior away from the door slowly and tilt it slightly. Unplug all of the wiring harnesses to the door manually.

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Ruth Doyle