Repair Rubber Armrest Door Panel

Door panels get kicked and scraped getting in and out of the vehicle and armrests get pulled and leaned on.
Repair rubber armrest door panel. After removing all screws along the armrest and door panel face pull outward on the bottom part of the door handle so that it clears the window crank shaft. Very frustrating to reach over and grap the passenger side door and pull it shut. Due to new youtube rules please subscribe. A common problem with 2011 explorers is that the door panel armrest splits at the seam.
While pulling up with one hand on the bottom of the panel take your other hand and place it along the top edge near the lock button. It is no longer necessary to replace the door trim panels 7423942 3 for this concern. Sweat and body oils can discolor door panels and leaning in one position constantly can compress the foam in the armrest. The armrest 7424140 1 is now available as lower level service part repair.
Remove old upholstery and replace with new ma. In the process it pulls the hand. Learn how to remove door panel and armrest to replace torn leather. The workshop manual section 501 05 has been updated with the armrest repair procedure.