1991 1999 ford explorer chilton User Manual

							Exploded view of the front door trim panel
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							Exploded view of the Explorer and Mountaineer 4-door rear door trim panel
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							Next, on Ranger models, remove the two screws from the armrest and remove the armrest
If equipped with manual window crank handles, pull off the handle cover, then remove the attaching
screw.
5. 
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.
6. 
If equipped with manual window crank handles, pull back the handle cover ... HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
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							... and remove the crank handle retaining screw ...
... then remove the handle by pulling it from the window crankshaft
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.
7. 
Remove any retaining screws uncovered by the removed trim pieces.
8. 
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!
9. 
Lift slightly to disengage the panel from the flange at the top of the door.
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							Carefully pry under the trim panel around the door handle ...
... and remove it, then remove any uncovered screws
Pry out the trim panel-to-door frame retaining clips, then lift up and pull the panel free
Disconnect the door courtesy lamp and remove the panel completely. Replace any damaged or bent
attaching clips.
11. 
Installation is the reverse of removal.
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Interior Trim Panels
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
If youre going to remove major pieces of interior trim, its best to heat the interior of the truck first; this
makes the plastic soften slightly and will help prevent possible breakage.
Many of the attaching screws and pins are hidden by plugs, caps, etc. or are the attaching point for clips or
brackets. The plugs and caps can be removed with light prying action. Dont force anything-if the trim isnt
coming out, its because youve missed a screw somewhere. Most attaching hardware is located around the
perimeter or near the center of the piece. Dont forget to reinstall the ornamental plug or cap that hides the
screw when the part is back in place.
Also, some moldings cannot be removed without first removing the adjacent molding. It may seem like more
work than necessary, but if you force something that isnt meant to come out yet, something is bound to break.
If seat belts are in the way, refer to that section for proper fastener torque values.
Typical sun visor mountingClick to enlarge
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							Exploded view of the front windshield pillar trim
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							View of the Explorer/Mountaineer center body pillar trim
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							Exploded view of the 2-door Explorer rear quarter trim panel-4-door models similar
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							Exploded view of the Ranger Super Cab rear quarter trim panel
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