Explorer AWD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2003)
WARNING:
THE PLASTIC SPACER LOCATED UNDER THE ORIGINAL HINGE-TO-GLASS BOLT MUST BE CLEANED AND TRANSFERRED TO
THE NEW BOLT. FAILURE TO INSTALL THIS SPACER WILL RESULT IN SHATTERING THE GLASS UPON BOLT INSTALLATION.
SEE FIGURE 6.
WARNING:
THE NEW HINGES ARE IDENTIFIED AS EITHER RIGHT-HAND OR LEFT-HAND (PASSENGER SIDE OR DRIVER SIDE). IF
INSTALLED ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, THE GLASS MAY SHATTER. SEE FIGURE 1 FOR IDENTIFICATION DETAILS.
CAUTION:
DO NOT transfer the steel washer under the plastic hinge gasket from the old hinge to the new hinge. The plastic gasket on the new hinge will not fit
properly causing improper hinge installation.
[NEW]CAUTION:
Be sure the glass and plastic hinge gaskets are very clean and contain no grit, dirt, sand or any other foreign matter prior to installation. Even the
smallest bit of any hard material captured between the plastic gasket and the glass may cause the glass to shatter.
[NEW]NOTE:
When installing the plastic gasket onto the new hinge, be sure it sits flush onto the hinge surface. Please note that some gaskets are known to fit very
tightly around the threaded boss which may make gasket installation difficult. Be sure the gasket is fully seated before installing the hinge.
NOTE:
2002 model year vehicles built before April 30, 2001 may have been produced with 5-mm hinge-to-body nuts. When installing the new hinges, new
6-mm (Part Number- N621926-S36) nuts must be used. If 6-mm nuts are removed from the original hinge, retain for re-use.
To determine if new 6-mm nuts are required, attempt to install the original nuts on the new hinge by hand. If they go on easily, re-use the nuts. If they
