How To Change Exterior Door Handle On 2001 Ford Explorer

You will see the rod after the door panel is removed.

How to change exterior door handle on 2001 ford explorer.

Remove the door trim panel. Take good care of your ford explorer by maintaining the door handles. Set 4 exterior door handle for 98 2001 ford explorer 01 2005 explorer sport trac. Service type exterior door handle.

Position the watershield aside. Service type exterior door handle passenger side rear replacement. Roll the window up or down as needed to get to the nuts that attach the handle to the door. You will also need to remove a rod the goes to the door lock.

Disconnect the exterior handle actuating rod. Lift the door panel up and knock out the two rivets securing the door handle with a hammer and chisel. Use a pair of needle nose pliers to unclip the door handle rod. If your ford explorer exterior door handle is showing signs of wear and tear or if it has broken completely it s time to replace it with a new handle.

Use a 5 16 drill bit to remove the rivets. You will need to remove the door panel to gain access to the handle. 2 new refurbished from 21 73. 2001 ford explorer v8 5 0l.

Back on the inside of the door unbolt the 11 mm bolt securing the window track. 2013 ford explorer v6 3 5l. Service type exterior door handle passenger side front replacement. Shop dealer price 159 61 206 15.

Shop dealer price 339 20 493 49.