1991 1999 ford explorer chilton User Manual

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Glass
Door glass-RangerClick to enlarge
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Front door glass-Explorer
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Rear door glass-Explorer
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Remove the door trim panel and speaker if applicable.
1. 
Remove the screw from the division bar. Remove the inside belt weatherstrip(s) if equipped.
2. 
Remove the 2 vent window attaching screws from the front edge of the door.
3. 
Lower the glass and pull the glass out of the run retainer near the vent window division bar, just
enough to allow the removal of the vent window, if equipped.
4. 
Push the front edge of the glass downward and remove the rear glass...

Regulator
EXCEPT EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEER FRONT DOOR
Power regulator-Ranger shownClick to enlarge
Remove the door trim panel. If equipped with power windows, disconnect the wire from the regulator
1. 
Support the glass in the full UP position or remove completely.
2. 
Remove the window guide and glass bracket if equipped.
3. 
Remove the center pins from the regulator attaching rivets.
4. 
Drill out the regulator attaching rivets using a  1
/4  in. (6mm) drill bit.
5. 
Disengage the regulator arm from the...

Regulator-Explorer shown
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Remove the door trim panel and watershield.
1. 
Remove the inside door belt weatherstrip and glass stabilizer.
2. 
Remove the door glass.
3. 
Remove the 2 nuts attaching the equalizer bracket.
4. 
Remove the rivets attaching the regulator base plate to the door.
5. 
Remove the regulator and glass bracket as an assembly from the door and transfer to a workbench.
6. 
Carefully bend the tab flat in order to remove the air slides from the glass bracket C-channel.
7....

Check for smooth operation before installing the trim panel.
7. 
Except Ranger Raise the window fully if possible. If not, you will have to support the window during this procedure.
Disconnect the battery ground.
1. 
Remove the door trim panel.
2. 
Disconnect the window motor wiring harness.
3. 
There may be a drill dimple in the door panel, opposite the concealed motor retaining bolt. Drill out
the dimple to gain access to the bolt. Be careful to avoid damage to the wires.
4. 
Remove the motor mounting...

WINDSHIELD CHIP REPAIR
Check with your state and local authorities on the laws for state safety inspection. Some states or
municipalities may not allow chip repair as a viable option for correcting stone damage to your
windshield.
Although severely cracked or damaged windshields must be replaced, there is something that you can do to
prolong or even prevent the need for replacement of a chipped windshield. There are many companies which
offer windshield chip repair products, such as Loctites® Bullseye...

Most kits use a self-stick applicator and syringe to inject the adhesive into the chip or crack
Inside Rear View Mirror
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
The mirror is held in place with a single setscrew. Loosen the screw and lift the mirror off. Dont forget to
unplug the electrical connector if the truck has an electric Day/Night mirror.
Repair kits for damaged mirrors are available and most auto parts stores. The most important part of the repair
is the beginning. Mark the outside of the windshield to locate the...

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Bench Seat
Ranger bench seatClick to enlarge
On the right side, remove the seat track insulator.
1. 
Remove 4 seat track-to-floor retaining screws (2 each side) and lift the seat and track assembly from
vehicle.
2. 
To remove the tracks from the seat, place the seat upside-down on a clean bench.
3. 
Disconnect the track latch tie rod assembly from latch lever and hook in the center of the cushion
assembly.
4. 
Remove 4 track-to-seat cushion retaining screws (2 each side) and...

Ranger bucket seat
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Explorer/Mountaineer bucket seat HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1133