A common problem with 2011 explorers is that the door panel armrest splits at the seam.
Repair rubber armrest door panel.
Learn how to remove door panel and armrest to replace torn leather.
Remove old upholstery and replace with new ma.
Door panels get kicked and scraped getting in and out of the vehicle and armrests get pulled and leaned on.
Wear and other factors can combine to create door panels that look worn and tattered.
The workshop manual section 501 05 has been updated with the armrest repair procedure.
The armrest 7424140 1 is now available as lower level service part repair.
Sweat and body oils can discolor door panels and leaning in one position constantly can compress the foam in the armrest.
Very frustrating to reach over and grap the passenger side door and pull it shut.
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.
This video shows how i repaired mine using waxed thread.
It is no longer necessary to replace the door trim panels 7423942 3 for this concern.
In the process it pulls the hand.