How To Remove Front Door Panel On Ford Explorer 96

Remove the door panel only a few screws and a few more holding trim around exit handle then pull out snap in clips on bottom.

How to remove front door panel on ford explorer 96.

Place the door panel upside down on the edge of a clean workbench with the mirror sail raised portion of the door panel hanging off the edge of the workbench. Remove both front door trim panels. Pry the edges of the door panel from the interior part of the door. Remove the two 7mm bolts in the door pull remove the two 7mm bolts on the bottom of the door panel pry off the mirror switch with a flat blade screwdriver disconnect the mirror switch wiring harness.

Figure 1 figure 1. Do that with window in up position then slide down rail out of your way. The door panel is attached by several clips. To get to that area you ll have to remove one bolt holding a window frame.

Insert the trim panel tool or the flathead screwdriver to do this. Refer to workshop manual section 501 05. How to remove the door panel on a ford explorer to get to the window motor and other components. When tugged the panel will pop free from the clips mounted to the door panel.

How to remove the door panel on a ford explorer to get to the window motor and other components.