How to Remove a Door Panel From a Ford Explorer

Applies to: FORD EXPLORER (2003)

2003 Ford Explorer

Pull Tip: Be sure to pull up on the door panel to release the clips; if you pull out on the panel, you may damage the clips.

Estimated Pull Time: 15 Minutes

Recommended Tools

  • Plastic Trim Tool at Pull-A-Part Plastic Trim Tool
  • Bring your Phillips head screwdriver to Pull-A-Part Pocket Screwdriver
  • image of needed socket pull tool at Pull-A-Part Socket
  • Use a ratchet to make your repair with help from Pull-A-Part. Ratchet
  • Ratchet Extensions at Pull-A-Part Ratchet Extensions

Instructions

  • 1

    Remove the door handle trim

  • 2

    Remove the switch bank by pulling up and towards the front of vehicle

  • 3

    Disconnect three connectors behind switch bank by squeezing in to release locking mechanism

  • 4

    Loosen 7mm bolt behind where switch bank was

  • 5

    Loosen 5.5mm bolts at bottom of door panel

  • 6

    Pull up and off on door panel to remove

  • 7

    Remove power mirror switch using pocket screwdriver

  • 8

    Remove panel from vehicle

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