1991 1999 ford explorer chilton User Manual

							Position the door on the hinges and install the bolts finger tight.
7. 
Install all previously removed hardware to the new door before adjustments are made.
8. 
Install the trim panel and scuff plate if they were removed.
9. 
Adjust the door and tighten all retaining bolts.
10. 
Install the hinge access cover plates.
11. 
ADJUSTMENT
Loosen the hinge-to-door bolts for lateral adjustment only. Loosen the hinge-to-body bolts for both
lateral and vertical adjustments.
Determine which hinge bolts are to be loosened and back them out just enough to allow movement.
1. 
To move the door safely, use a padded pry bar. When the door is in the proper position, tighten the
bolts to specification and check the door operation. There should be no binding or interference when
the door is closed and opened.
2. 
Door closing adjustment can also be affected by the position of the lock striker plate. Loosen the
striker plate bolts and move the striker plate just enough to permit proper closing and locking of the
door.
3. 
Before moving the door lock striker, mark its original position for future reference ...
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1074 ADJUSTMENT 
						

							
Hood
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Exploded view of the hood-to-hinge mountingClick to enlarge
It is highly recommended that you have at least one assistant helping during this operation. Open the hood.
1. 
Matchmark the hood-to-hinge position.
2. 
Disconnect any electrical wire harness plugs.
3. 
Have youre assistant(s) support the weight of the hood.
4. 
Remove the hood-to-hinge bolts and lift the hood off of the hinges.
5. 
Installation is the reverse of the removal. Loosely install the hood and align the matchmarks. Tighten
the bolts securely.
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Hood 1075 
						

							Before removing the hood, matchmark the hood hinge to the hood
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1076 REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 
						

							While an assistant holds the hood, remove the hinge-to-hood attaching bolts
ALIGNMENT Open the hood and matchmark the hinge and latch positions.
1. 
Loosen the hinge-to-hood bolts just enough to allow movement of the hood.
2. 
Move the hood as required to obtain the proper fit and alignment between the hood and all adjoining
body panels. Tighten the bolts securely when satisfactorily aligned.
3. 
Loosen the 2 latch attaching bolts.
4. 
Move the latch from side-to-side to align the latch with the striker. Torque the latch bolts.
5. 
Lubricate the latch and hinges and check the hood fit several times.
6. 
Liftgate
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
ALIGNMENT 1077 
						

							View of the Explorer/Mountaineer liftgate hinge to body mounting
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1078 REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 
						

							View of the liftgate cylinder assist rods and related components
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The liftgate glass should not be open while the liftgate is open. Make sure the window is closed before
opening the liftgate.
Open the liftgate door.
1. 
Support the door in the open position and disconnect the liftgate gas cylinder assist rod assemblies by
carefully prying the locking spring out of the ball socket.
2. 
Carefully move the headliner out of position and remove the hinge-to-header panel attaching nuts.
3. 
Remove the hinge-to-liftgate attaching bolts and remove the complete assembly.
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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1079 
						

							To disconnect the liftgate gas cylinders, pry out on the locking spring (arrow) ... HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
1080 REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 
						

							... then pull the gas cylinders end from the ball socket
To install:
Install the hinge to liftgate door and tighten the attaching bolts.
1. 
Install the hinge to roof header panel and tighten the nut.
2. 
Adjust the liftgate hinge as necessary.
3. 
Securely tighten the retaining bolts. Reposition and trim panels.
4. 
ALIGNMENT
On Explorer, the liftgate glass should not be open while the liftgate is open. Make sure the window is
closed before opening the liftgate.
The liftgate can be adjusted slightly in or out and side to side by loosening the hinge-to-header nut or bolt.
Some up and down adjustment can be accomplished by loosening the hinge bolts on the liftgate and moving
the gate up or down. The liftgate should be adjusted for even and parallel fit with adjoining panels.
The door latch strikers can also be adjusted. Loosen the striker center bolt and move the assembly to a new
position. Check that the door latches and unlatches easily. HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
ALIGNMENT 1081 
						

							Before moving the rear liftgate striker, mark its position in relation to the body for future
reference
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1082 ALIGNMENT 
						

							Once the center bolt is loosened, the striker can be positioned
Tailgate
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
Tailgate 1083