1991 1999 ford explorer chilton User Manual

							Exploded view of the standard Ranger tailgate
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1084 REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 
						

							Exploded view of the optional composite high-strength tailgate
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Remove the tailgate support strap at the pillar T-head pivot.
1. 
Lift off the tailgate at the right hinge.
2. 
Pull off the left hinge.
3. 
Transfer all necessary hardware to the new tailgate if necessary.
4. 
Installation is the reverse of removal.
5. 
Front and Rear Bumpers
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Front and Rear Bumpers 1085 
						

							Exploded view of the front bumper assembly
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							Exploded view of the rear step bumper assembly
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Support the bumper. Disconnect electrical pigtails, if applicable.
1. 
Remove the nuts and bolts attaching the bumper brackets to the frame. Once the bumper is removed
from the truck, remove the brackets from the bumper.
2. 
Remove the valance panel and rubstrip from the bumper as required.
3. 
Installation is the reverse of removal. Use a leveling tool to ensure a level installation before
tightening the bolts.
4. 
Support the bumper and torque the bracket-to-frame bolts to specifications.
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							To remove the front bumper, support it then remove the bumper bracket-to-frame bolts
The same goes for removing the rear bumper
Once the mounting bolts are removed, simply lift the bumper from the vehicle
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1088 Grille 
						

							
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Exploded view of the 1993-99 Ranger front grille-1991-92 Ranger and 1991-94 Explorer models are similar Click to enlarge
Exploded view of the Mountaineer and 1995-99 Explorer front grille Click to enlarge
Remove all of the plastic retainers across the top of the grille, if equipped.
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							Remove the screws, one at each corner, attaching the grille to the headlight housings.
2. 
On Mountaineer and 1995-99 Explorer, remove the head light lens assemblies to gain access to the
grille retaining screws on the ends.
3. 
Carefully push inward on the snap-in retainers and disengage the grille from the headlight housings.
4. 
Installation is the reverse of removal.
5. 
To remove the grille assembly, first remove all of the screws and fasteners ...
... then carefully push inward and lift up to disengage the remaining snap-in fasteners
Outside Mirrors
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1090 Outside Mirrors 
						

							Explorer/Mountaineer and 1993-99 Ranger outside rear view mirror
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Except for 1991-92 Ranger models, the door panel must first be removed to gain access to the
mounting nuts. Disconnect the harness connector if equipped with power mirrors.
1. 
Remove the mounting screws or nuts and lift off the mirror. Remove and discard the gasket.
2. 
When installing, make sure the gasket is properly positioned before tightening the screws.
3. 
If equipped with power mirror, plug in the electrical connector and test the operation of the power
mirror before installing the door panel.
4. 
To remove the outside mirror, first remove the door trim panel and peel back the padding to access the nuts (arrow)
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							With the access holes uncovered, loosen and remove the mirror attaching nuts
Antenna
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Fixed Mast Antenna
Exploded view of the antenna mountingClick to enlarge
Disconnect the antenna lead-in cable from the cable assembly in-line connector above the glove box.
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							Working under the instrument panel, disengage the cable from its retainers.
2. 
On some models, it may be necessary to remove the instrument panel pad to get at the cable. Unscrew the antenna mast from the base.
3. 
Outside, unsnap the cap from the antenna base.
4. 
Remove the 3 screws and lift off the antenna, pulling the cable with it, carefully.
5. 
Remove and discard the gasket.
6. 
To install: Place the gasket in position on the cowl panel.
7. 
Insert the antenna cable through the hole and seat the antenna base on the cowl. Secure with the 3
screws.
8. 
Position the cap over the antenna base and snap it into place.
9. 
Install the antenna mast to the base.
10. 
Route the cable in exactly the same position as before removal behind the instrument panel.
11. 
Connect the cable to the in-line connector above the glove box.
12. 
Electric Antenna
Exploded view of the electric antenna mountingClick to enlarge
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