How to Remove a Door Panel From a Ford Explorer

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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
Pocket Screwdriver
Socket
Ratchet
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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