Taking Door Panel Off 2002 Explorer

Use the trim panel tool or flathead screwdriver to pry off the small trim panel surrounding the interior door handle.

Taking door panel off 2002 explorer.

I have the panel off the lip at the top and it look read more. I removed the screw on the bottom of the panel the 2 screws near the handle. How to remove a rear door panel on a 2002 ford explorer sport trac. 2002 ford explorer 4 5 out of 5 stars 10 10 product ratings 2002 2005 ford explorer mountaineer lh driver door window switch panel trim oem.

Once the trim panel is unclipped pull the handle towards you to slide the panel around it. There are two clips located on the forward portion of the panel. There are no screws at all in the door to take out. Wedge a flathead screwdriver behind this portion of the panel and pry it loose.

If you brake a white grip pin type plastic retainer don t worry about it you can by some at any parts store. Start in a lower corner and work around the panel and gently pull to separate the front door trim panel from the front door to disengage the white grip pin type retainers. Step 3 use the phillips screwdriver to remove the two mounting screws beneath the door panel armrest. Is their another screw under the arm rest cushion.

I pried off the trim around the handle and don t see another screw but the panel won t break loose. Once it is loose you can use your fingers to pull it the rest of the way out.