When tugged the panel will pop free from the clips mounted to the door panel.
How to remove rear door panel on 2006 ford explorer.
Rotate it and remove it from the latch.
The door panel is attached by several clips.
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How to remove the door panel on a ford explorer to get to the window motor and other components.
Push one side in and pull the cable partially out to hold that side compressed before moving onto the other side at which point you can remove the entire cable from the panel.
You can now remove your door panel from the vehicle.
Pull it out and let the cable through the slot in the top.
Insert the trim panel tool or the flathead screwdriver to do this.