Is removing seat and then inside panel only option.
Remove rear door panel 1997 explorer.
However they can break.
Remove them and gently yet firmly pull the lens assembly from the corner of the rear body panel.
Can anyone point me to a resource to guide me through removing the panel i am replacing a mirror.
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There is actually a special tool that is made to seperate them.
1997 ford explorer rear door will not open will not open from inside or outside.
Remove the arm rest and any screws that you can find on it.
The door will unlock about one in 15 tries and then open.
After that you will seperate the panel from the door.
For the brake light open the rear hatch and check beside the tail light.
Took cover off door removed actuator still will not work manually consistantly.
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Explorer 1997 door trim panel rear 144805.
This is the fun part the door panel is affixed with plastic retaining clips slip something thin under door panel.
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.
They are attached by plastic clips and will pull apart.
What is required to remove seat.
The explorer sport has a different inside door than the explorer repair videos i see on youtube.
How do i remove the passenger side door panel on a 2002 ford explorer sport.
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.
Pry under remove trim panel around door handle remove any un covered screws.