Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L (1994)
Rear Door Interior Handle: All Technical Service Bulletins
Door Panel Pull Handles - Paint Wears Off
Article No.
94-7-12
PAINT - WEARS OFF INSIDE DOOR TRIM PANEL PULL HANDLES
LIGHT TRUCK:
1993-94 EXPLORER
This article is being republished in its entirety to correct the dealer coding basic part number.
ISSUE:
The paint may wear off the inside door trim panel pull handles. This occurs because the paint does not adhere properly to plastic on the high wear
surface.
ACTION:
Remove the existing paint worn pull handle and replace it with a color impregnated handle. Refer to the following procedure for service details.
PROCEDURE FOR FRONT DOOR 2 AND 4 DOOR MODELS
1.
Remove the inner door trim panel. Refer to the 1994 Explorer Service Manual, Section 01-05B, for the removal procedure.
2.
Remove the door arm rest panel (Phillip screws # 2).
3.
Measure from the inner sill on panel outward 1-13/16" (46 mm), Figure 1.
4.
Measure from bottom of sill up 3/16" (4.76 mm).
5.
With a 1/2" (12.7 mm) center aligned Blair cutter (Matco S3K 1/2 cutter, Matco C217X Arbor) cut a hole for access to pull handle retaining
screw. See Figure 1.
NOTE:
TO ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FOR SCREW REMOVAL, TILT THE CUTTER AT A SLIGHT DOWNWARD ANGLE AND
MAINTAIN THE 3/16" (4.76 mm) DIMENSION FOR CENTER OF HOLE.
6.
Remove screw to pull handle.