Oakley1232
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- City, State
- Clovis, Ca
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2017 Ford Explorer XLT
2017 Explorer Liftgate "Explorer" Chrome Trim Removal
I have a black Explorer and do not like a lot of chrome so I wanted to vinyl wrap the rear end liftgate "Explorer" chrome trim to black. You'll need enough black vinyl vehicle wrap for this specific trim piece, hair dryer/heat gun, socket wrench, socket extension, size 10 socket,razor blade, and flathead screwdriver/panel trim removal tools.
1) Clean surface of the trim piece.
2) Remove the four bolts which are located directly under the "EXPLORER" near license plate lamps.
3) ****For both ends of piece*** Use flathead screwdriver/panel trim removal tool and lodge in between the chrome trim and main liftgate. Gently pry apart as the plastic clips will detach away from the main liftgate.
4) Remove the rear window washer fluid line and socket for the license plate lamps.
5) Apply wrap once it's fully covered and reattach everything just like when it was taken apart.
I have a black Explorer and do not like a lot of chrome so I wanted to vinyl wrap the rear end liftgate "Explorer" chrome trim to black. You'll need enough black vinyl vehicle wrap for this specific trim piece, hair dryer/heat gun, socket wrench, socket extension, size 10 socket,razor blade, and flathead screwdriver/panel trim removal tools.
1) Clean surface of the trim piece.
2) Remove the four bolts which are located directly under the "EXPLORER" near license plate lamps.
3) ****For both ends of piece*** Use flathead screwdriver/panel trim removal tool and lodge in between the chrome trim and main liftgate. Gently pry apart as the plastic clips will detach away from the main liftgate.
4) Remove the rear window washer fluid line and socket for the license plate lamps.
5) Apply wrap once it's fully covered and reattach everything just like when it was taken apart.