Remove Rear Door Panel 1997 Explorer

For the brake light open the rear hatch and check beside the tail light.

Remove rear door panel 1997 explorer.

I will try to explain it as simle as possible for you first remove the 2 screws from the door panel then remove the door handle trimm cover from around the inside door handle. The door will unlock about one in 15 tries and then open. There is actually a special tool that is made to seperate them. Is removing seat and then inside panel only option.

Ask your own ford question. Explorer 1997 door trim panel rear 144805. Can anyone point me to a resource to guide me through removing the panel i am replacing a mirror. I believe ther is 2 phillips head screws right where the light meets the rear hatch on the body panel.

This is the fun part the door panel is affixed with plastic retaining clips slip something thin under door panel. The explorer sport has a different inside door than the explorer repair videos i see on youtube. What is required to remove seat. Took cover off door removed actuator still will not work manually consistantly.

Remove them and gently yet firmly pull the lens assembly from the corner of the rear body panel. Remove the arm rest and any screws that you can find on it. After that you will seperate the panel from the door. 1997 ford explorer rear door will not open will not open from inside or outside.

Pry under remove trim panel around door handle remove any un covered screws. Then starting from the bottom rear corner use a panel puller or suitable prybar or flathead screwdriver to pry back the door panel fromthe door frame. They are attached by plastic clips and will pull apart. However they can break.

1997 ford explorer rear passenger side door will not open with handle on outside and child proof latch on so won t open from inside.