1991 1999 ford explorer chilton User Manual

Position the door on the hinges and install the bolts finger tight.
7. 
Install all previously removed hardware to the new door before adjustments are made.
8. 
Install the trim panel and scuff plate if they were removed.
9. 
Adjust the door and tighten all retaining bolts.
10. 
Install the hinge access cover plates.
11. 
ADJUSTMENT
Loosen the hinge-to-door bolts for lateral adjustment only. Loosen the hinge-to-body bolts for both
lateral and vertical adjustments.
Determine which hinge bolts are to be...

Hood
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Exploded view of the hood-to-hinge mountingClick to enlarge
It is highly recommended that you have at least one assistant helping during this operation. Open the hood.
1. 
Matchmark the hood-to-hinge position.
2. 
Disconnect any electrical wire harness plugs.
3. 
Have youre assistant(s) support the weight of the hood.
4. 
Remove the hood-to-hinge bolts and lift the hood off of the hinges.
5. 
Installation is the reverse of the removal. Loosely install the hood and align the...

Before removing the hood, matchmark the hood hinge to the hood
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While an assistant holds the hood, remove the hinge-to-hood attaching bolts
ALIGNMENT Open the hood and matchmark the hinge and latch positions.
1. 
Loosen the hinge-to-hood bolts just enough to allow movement of the hood.
2. 
Move the hood as required to obtain the proper fit and alignment between the hood and all adjoining
body panels. Tighten the bolts securely when satisfactorily aligned.
3. 
Loosen the 2 latch attaching bolts.
4. 
Move the latch from side-to-side to align the latch with the striker....

View of the Explorer/Mountaineer liftgate hinge to body mounting
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View of the liftgate cylinder assist rods and related components
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The liftgate glass should not be open while the liftgate is open. Make sure the window is closed before
opening the liftgate.
Open the liftgate door.
1. 
Support the door in the open position and disconnect the liftgate gas cylinder assist rod assemblies by
carefully prying the locking spring out of the ball socket.
2. 
Carefully move the headliner out of position and remove the hinge-to-header panel attaching nuts.
3....

To disconnect the liftgate gas cylinders, pry out on the locking spring (arrow) ... HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
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... then pull the gas cylinders end from the ball socket
To install:
Install the hinge to liftgate door and tighten the attaching bolts.
1. 
Install the hinge to roof header panel and tighten the nut.
2. 
Adjust the liftgate hinge as necessary.
3. 
Securely tighten the retaining bolts. Reposition and trim panels.
4. 
ALIGNMENT
On Explorer, the liftgate glass should not be open while the liftgate is open. Make sure the window is
closed before opening the liftgate.
The liftgate can be adjusted slightly in...

Before moving the rear liftgate striker, mark its position in relation to the body for future
reference
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Once the center bolt is loosened, the striker can be positioned
Tailgate
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