Take off front door panel - 2004 Ford E150

Front Door Panel - Town Car - Removal
CAUTION: To avoid breakage of door pull cover(s), insert a screwdriver diagonally between pull strap and chrome bracket. Snap out both sides then remove.

Snap out two door pull strap retaining screw covers. Remove screws.

Remove two screws on front and rear side of front door trim panel.
The following procedure must be used during removal and installation of the door armrest and trim panel. Refer to the appropriate illustrations for component and vehicle model identification.
Using the Trim Pad Removing Tool from Rotunda Windshield and Moulding/Trim Removal Kit 107-R0401 or equivalent, pry the trim panel retaining clips from the door inner panel.

NOTE: Do not use front door trim panel (23942) to remove trim clips from door inner panel. Replace any bent, damaged or missing push pins.

Remove window regulator control switch housing from back of front door trim panel . Lift up housing, remove retaining screws and disconnect all connectors.

Disconnect driver seat regulator control processor switch (driver door only) if equipped.
Twist out interior lamp wire assembly and remove the front door trim panel.
Installation

Ensure plastic watershield is secured to door panel.
Position front door trim panel to door. Connect interior lamp wiring.
Position the window regulator control switch housing and connect switch connectors. Install the retaining screws.
Connect driver seat regulator control processor (14C708) (driver door only) if equipped.
Align door lock side to its mating slide on the sheet metal (front doors only).
Snap in front door trim panel. Ensure all retainers fit properly.
Install two retaining screws on front and rear side of front door trim panel .
Install two retaining screws and pull strap covers.

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Section 01-05: Trim, Interior 1997 Villager Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Trim Panel(s), Door
Front
Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) if equipped with power locks or power windows.
   

1. CAUTION: Use care when removing the front door inside handle escutcheon (22620). Failure to do so can result in damage to the component.
   Carefully pry off the front door inside handle escutcheon by inserting a standard 1/4 inch screwdriver between the top rear portion of the front door inside handle escutcheon and the front door trim panel (23942).
   
   
   
   
   

1. If equipped with manual windows, slip a clean shop rag between the window regulator handle (23342) and the front door trim panel.
   

1. Pull the shop rag back and forth to release the window regulator handle clip.
   
   
   
   
   

1. Remove the three cover caps and front door trim panel screws.
   

1. Remove the one front door trim panel capped screw from the door pull handle.
   

1. If equipped with power windows, remove the door pull handle. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
   

1. Slide a flat-bladed tool behind each of the retainers and twist the tool to disengage the front door trim panel from the front door (20124).
   

1. Remove the front door trim panel.
   

Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure. Body Side
Removal

1. Gently pry loose the body side door latch handle bezel and remove it.
   

1. Slide a suitable tool behind each of the retainers and twist the tool to disengage the body side door trim panel from the body side door (24622).
   
   
   
   
   

Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure. Door Electrical Connections
Removal and Installation
Refer to Section 01-11 for Power Window, Section 01-09 for Power Mirror, or Section 01-14B for Power Locks. Watershield
Removal

1. Remove the Front Door Trim Panel . Refer to the removal procedure in this section.
   

1. Remove the front door watershield by carefully detaching it from the adhesive.
   

Installation

1. Install the front door watershield in the proper position and press firmly at the adhesive areas. If necessary, use additional adhesive to ensure an adequate seal.
   

1. Install the Front Door Trim Panel . Refer to the installation procedure in this section.
   

Front Door Trim Panel Removal and Installation
NOTE: Left front door trim panel shown, right front door trim panel similar.

1. Remove the exterior mirror mounting hole cover.

1. If equipped, remove the window regulator handle.
   1. Position the window regulator handle cover aside.
   1. Remove the window regulator handle screw and regulator handle.

1. If equipped, remove the window control switch plate.
   • Disconnect the window control switch electrical connectors and if equipped, the memory set switch electrical connector.

1. If equipped, remove the front door trim panel reflector or the courtesy lamp lens.

1. Remove the screws.

1. CAUTION: Do not pull directly outward on front door trim panel, as damage will occur.
   NOTE: Remove the front door trim panel by pulling it straight upward.
   Lift and remove the front door trim panel.

1. If equipped, twist the courtesy lamp connector one half turn and remove it from the front door trim panel.

1. CAUTION: Insert the lower panel tabs first or they can break when installing the front door trim panel.
   To install, reverse the removal procedure.

1. Remove the front door trim panel handle bezel cover.

1. Remove the front door trim panel handle bezel screws.

1. Remove the front door trim panel lower screws.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the front door trim panel, do not pull the bottom of the panel outward.

1. Remove the front door trim panel by lifting upward on the armrest to disengage the panel clips.

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

1. Disconnect the lock rod cable from the front door trim panel.

1. Disconnect the door handle conduit and cable from the front door trim panel.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

be patient during these procedures to not damage the trim panel...they cost $150>275 ec........GL hope this helps

Section 15-03: Speakers 1997 Villager Workshop Manual DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Radio Speakers All vehicle sound systems are equipped with radio speakers (18808) located at all four corners of the vehicle. The radio speakers are mounted in the RH front door (20124) and LH front door (20125), as well as behind the quarter trim panels (31012) in the rear of the vehicle. The Ford Super Sound Audio System has the addition of a subwoofer mounted in the RH quarter trim panel.
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Radio Speakers, Front Door Removal

1. Remove the front door trim panel (23942). Refer to Section 01-05 .
   

Trim Panel(s), Door Front
Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) if equipped with power locks or power windows.
   
2. CAUTION: Use care when removing the front door inside handle escutcheon (22620). Failure to do so can result in damage to the component.
   Carefully pry off the front door inside handle escutcheon by inserting a standard 1/4 inch screwdriver between the top rear portion of the front door inside handle escutcheon and the front door trim panel (23942).
   
3. Remove the three cover caps and front door trim panel screws.
   

1. Remove the one front door trim panel capped screw from the door pull handle.
   
2. If equipped with power windows, remove the door pull handle. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
   
3. Slide a flat-bladed tool behind each of the retainers and twist the tool to disengage the front door trim panel from the front door (20124).
   
4. Remove the front door trim panel.
   

Door Electrical Connections
Removal and Installation
Refer to Section 01-11 for Power Window, Section 01-09 for Power Mirror, or Section 01-14B for Power Locks. Watershield
Removal

1. Remove the Front Door Trim Panel . Refer to the removal procedure in this section.
   

1. Remove the front door watershield by carefully detaching it from the adhesive.
   

1. Remove the four front door radio speaker screws.
   

please rate if this helps. Section 01-05: Trim, Interior 1995 Thunderbird, Cougar Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION The interior trim component Removal and Installation procedures generally apply to all models. If some of the steps do not apply to the particular models being serviced, proceed to the next step. Trim Panels, Door Removal and Installation

1. CAUTION: Do not pry front door trim panel (23942). Prying on front door trim panel will break the hook retainers.
   Disconnect battery ground cable (14301) .
   

1. Carefully pull front door trim panel finish panel (23712) away from front door trim panel .
   
   
   
   
   

Item Part Number Description 1 23713 Front Door Trim Panel Finish Panel 2 17B676 Outside Rear View Mirror Control 3 14028 Door Lock Switch 4 55928-S55 Screw (5 Req'd) 5 14529 Window Regulator Control Switch 6 23942 Front Door Trim Panel

1. Disconnect wires from front door lock switches (14017), outside rear view mirror controls (17B676) and window regulator control switches (14529) , if equipped; remove front door trim panel finish panel.

1. Remove front door trim panel retaining screw through front door trim panel finish panel opening.
   
   Trim Panels, Door
   
   
   
   
   
   Item Part Number Description 1 20124 Front Door 2 23942 Front Door Trim Panel 3 383356-S100 Nut (2 Req'd Each Side) 4 56903-S58 Screw (2 Req'd Each Side)

1. Remove interior lamp lens cover.

1. Remove screw through interior lamp opening.

1. Slide front door trim panel upward to disengage hooks.

1. Rotate top of front door trim panel away from front door (20125) , and lift bottom hooks from front door.

1. Disconnect window regulator jumper wire (14A630) .

1. Remove front door trim panel.

1. To install, reverse Removal procedure.

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Section 01-05: Trim, Interior 1998 Villager Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Trim Panel(s), Door Front
Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) if equipped with power locks or power windows.
   

1. CAUTION: Use care when removing the front door inside handle escutcheon (22620). Failure to do so can result in damage to the component.
   Carefully pry off the front door inside handle escutcheon by inserting a standard 1/4 inch screwdriver between the top rear portion of the front door inside handle escutcheon and the front door trim panel (23942) .
   
   
   
   
   

1. If equipped with manual windows, slip a clean shop rag between the window regulator handle (23342) and the front door trim panel .
   

1. Pull the shop rag back and forth to release the window regulator handle clip.
   
   
   
   
   

1. Remove the three cover caps and front door trim panel screws.
   

1. Remove the one front door trim panel capped screws from the door pull handle.
   

1. If equipped with power windows, remove the door pull handle. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
   

1. Slide a flat-bladed tool behind each of the retainers and twist the tool to disengage the front door trim panel from the front door (20124) .
   

1. Remove the front door trim panel.
   

Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Window Regulator, Power Front Door
Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) .
   

1. Remove the front door window glass (21410) . Refer to the front door window glass removal procedure in this section.
   

1. Remove the two front door brace bolts and the front door brace.
   
   
   
   
   

1. Disconnect the front window regulator electric drive electrical connector.
   

1. Remove the four front door window glass regulator track bolts.
   
   
   
   
   

1. Remove the three front window regulator electric drive bolts.
   

1. Remove the front door window glass regulator track and the front window regulator electric drive (23394) as an assembly through the opening in the front door (20124) .
   

Installation

1. Install the front door window glass regulator track and the front window regulator electric drive as an assembly through the opening in the front door .
   

1. Install the three front window regulator electric drive bolts. Tighten the front window regulator electric drive bolts securely.
   

1. Install the four front door window glass regulator track bolts. Tighten the front door window glass regulator track bolts securely.
   

does it act the same whether you use the driver door switch or the passenger door switch? Please rate as fixya if this helps. thanks

here's repair procedure

Window Regulator, Front Door, Explorer Removal
WARNING: IF THE REGULATOR COUNTERBALANCE SPRING MUST BE REMOVED OR REPLACED FOR ANY REASON, MAKE SURE THAT THE REGULATOR ARMS ARE IN A FIXED POSITION PRIOR TO REMOVAL TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURY DURING C-SPRING UNWIND.

1. Remove front door trim panel and front door trim shield . Refer to Section 01-05B .

Trim Panel, Front Door, Explorer Hi-Series, Two-Door and Four-Door Removal and Installation

1. Remove the two screws retaining the front door trim panel (23942) located above the window regulator handle (23342) . Also remove one screw in the upper front portion of front door trim panel .

1. Remove inside door handle cup (22634) at the window regulator handle using a screwdriver or sharp object. Retention nibs will flex for easy removal.

1. To remove window regulator control switch (14529) and outside rear view mirror control (17B676) , use notch located at lower end of outside rear view mirror control using a screwdriver to lift and remove.

1. Remove outside rear view mirror control from front door trim panel pulling wire harness from inside of front door trim panel .

1. From bottom of outside rear view mirror control, remove two screws and disconnect connector from switches. NOTE: Do not pull on the front door trim panel to remove clips from the inner panel holes.
   

1. At each plastic clip location, pry the front door trim panel away from the door inner panel using the front door trim panel removing tool from Rotunda Moulding Trim Kit 107-00401 or equivalent. NOTE: Pay special attention to the cut-out in the door trim panel for the door handle, so that it clears the handle during removal without breakage.
   

1. When wiring and disengagement of trim clips is completed, it is recommended that to remove panel, lift slightly to remove flange at the top of door trim panel from trough in the glass weatherstrip.

1. Disconnect socket and bulb from illuminated interior lamp (13776) before total removal of front door trim panel. For installation, follow removal procedures in reverse order. Replace any bent, damaged or missing plastic clips on the front door trim panel to the front door trim panel , firmly loading clips into slots provided on front door trim panel .
   
   Trim Panel, Front Door, Explorer Hi-Series Four-Door
   
   

1. Remove inside door belt weatherstrip and glass stabilizer.

1. Remove front door window glass as described in this section.

1. Remove two nut and washer assemblies attaching the equalizer bracket.

1. Remove three rivets (manual) or four rivets (power) attaching the regulator base plate to front door trim panel finish panel (23712) .

1. Remove window regulator electric drive and front door window channel bracket from vehicle.

1. Working on a bench, carefully bend tab flat to remove arm slides from front door window channel bracket .

1. Install new window regulator electric drive arm plastic guides into front door window channel bracket and bend tab back to 90 degrees. Use care not to break tab; if tab is cracked or broken, replace front door window channel bracket . Make sure rubber bumper is installed properly on new front door window channel bracket , if replacement is made.
   
   
   
   

Installation
NOTE: The front door window channel bracket and window regulator electric drive are installed into the vehicle as one assembly. The front door window channel bracket may be disassembled from the window regulator electric drive as described in Steps 7 and 8 of Window Regulator, Removal.

1. Install front door trim panel finish panel with preassembled glass bracket into vehicle. Set the regulator base plate to window regulator electric drive using base plate locator tab as a guide.

1. Install three (manual) or four (power) rivets (385189-S100) to attach regulator to front door trim panel finish panel . Two 1/4-20 x 1-inch bolts and two 1/4-20 nut and washer assemblies may be used as alternates for glass retention. However, torque must not exceed 4-7 Nm (3-5 ft-lb). Equivalent metric retainers may be used.
   

1. Install equalizer bracket.

1. Install inside door belt weatherstrip and glass stabilizer.

1. Lower regulator arms to access holes in front door trim panel finish panel . Install front door window glass as outlined.

1. Adjust glass to ensure proper alignment with glass run. Cycle glass for smooth operation.

1. Install front door trim panel and front door trim shield . Refer to Section 01-05B .

Carefully pull front door trim panel finish panel away from front door trim panel.
Disconnect wires from front door lock switches, outside rear view mirror controls and window regulator control switches, if equipped. Remove front door trim panel finish panel.
Remove front door trim panel retaining screw through front door trim panel finish panel opening.
Remove interior lamp lens cover.
Remove screw through interior lamp opening.
Slide front door trim panel upward to disengage hooks.
Rotate top of front door trim panel away from front door and lift bottom hooks from front door.
Disconnect window regulator jumper wire
Remove front door trim panel.

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you have to remove the cup behind the door handle. rmove screws aroun the door pull. get a screw driver and pry the trim panel away from the door carefully. There is a plastic christmas tree clip every 6 inches. when the bottom & sides are free, lift up the trim panel to get it out of the track at the base of the window.
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Carefully pry off the front door inside handle escutcheon by inserting a standard 1/4 inch screwdriver between the top rear portion of the front door inside handle escutcheon and the front door trim panel (23942).

1. Remove the three cover caps and front door trim panel screws.
   

1. Remove the one front door trim panel capped screw from the door pull handle.
   

1. If equipped with power windows, remove the door pull handle. Disconnect the electrical connections.
   

1. Slide a flat-bladed tool behind each of the retainers and twist the tool to disengage the front door trim panel from the front door (20124).
   

1. Remove the front door trim panel.