Repair Rubber Armrest Door Panel

A common problem with 2011 explorers is that the door panel armrest splits at the seam.

Repair rubber armrest door panel.

The armrest 7424140 1 is now available as lower level service part repair. 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. In the process it pulls the hand. Due to new youtube rules please subscribe.

Sweat and body oils can discolor door panels and leaning in one position constantly can compress the foam in the armrest. Wear and other factors can combine to create door panels that look worn and tattered. Learn how to remove door panel and armrest to replace torn leather. It is no longer necessary to replace the door trim panels 7423942 3 for this concern.

This video shows how i repaired mine using waxed thread. Door panels get kicked and scraped getting in and out of the vehicle and armrests get pulled and leaned on. 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.