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Saturday, June 4, 2011

Door Panels REMOVAL and INSTALLATION on ford vehicle?

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION



1991-92 Ranger
  1. Open the window. Remove the armrest.
  2. Remove the door handle screw and pull off the handle.
  3. If equipped with manual windows, remove the window regulator handle screw and pull off the handle.
    1. If equipped with power windows, remove the power window switch housing.
    2. If equipped with manual door locks, remove the door lock control.
    3. If equipped with power door locks, remove the power door lock switch housing.

  4. If equipped with electric outside rear view mirrors, remove the power mirror switch housing.
  5. Using a flat wood spatula, insert it carefully behind the panel and slide it along to find the push-pins. When you encounter a pin, pry the pin outward. Do this until all the pins are out. NEVER PULL ON THE PANEL TO REMOVE THE PINS!
  6. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Explorer/Mountaineer and 1993-99 Ranger

See Figures 1 and 2

  1. Open the window.
  2. Unscrew the door lock knob.
  3. On Explorer/Mountaineer, remove the 2 screws retaining the trim panel located above the door handle.
  4. On Ranger, remove the two screws in the armrest and remove it.



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Fig. Fig. 1: Exploded view of the front door trim panel



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Fig. Fig. 2: Exploded view of the Explorer and Mountaineer 4-door rear door trim panel



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Fig. Fig. 3: To remove the door trim panel, first open the window and unscrew the door lock knob



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Fig. Fig. 4: Next, on Ranger models, remove the two screws from the armrest and remove the armrest

  1. If equipped with manual window crank handles, pull off the handle cover, then remove the attaching screw.
  2. Remove the trim cup behind (Explorer/Mountaineer) or around (Ranger) the door handle using a small prying tool. Retention nibs will flex for ease of removal.



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Fig. Fig. 5: If equipped with manual window crank handles, pull back the handle cover ...



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Fig. Fig. 6: ... and remove the crank handle retaining screw ...



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Fig. Fig. 7: ... then remove the handle by pulling it from the window crankshaft

  1. If equipped with power accessories, use the notch at the lower end of the plate and pry the plate off. Remove the plate from the trim panel and pull the wiring harness from behind the panel. Disconnect the harness from the switches.
  2. Remove any retaining screws uncovered by the removed trim pieces.
  3. Using a flat wood spatula, insert it carefully behind the panel and slide it along to find the push-pins. When you encounter a pin, pry the pin outward. Do this until all the pins are out. NEVER PULL ON THE PANEL TO REMOVE THE PINS!
  4. Lift slightly to disengage the panel from the flange at the top of the door.



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Fig. Fig. 8: Carefully pry under the trim panel around the door handle ...



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Fig. Fig. 9: ... and remove it, then remove any uncovered screws



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Fig. Fig. 10: Pry out the trim panel-to-door frame retaining clips, then lift up and pull the panel free

  1. Disconnect the door courtesy lamp and remove the panel completely. Replace any damaged or bent attaching clips.
  2. Installation is the reverse of removal.


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