Donor.jpg
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This '15 Explorer Limited was T-boned in the RHR door, so most of its interior was intact. A previous customer removed the rear seats & butchered that carpet, but the front seats and shifter console were in very good condition.
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Donor04.jpg
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Other than a traction control knob and a tow/haul/hill descent button, this console was loaded. The rear HVAC control had been taken, but I wouldn't have needed it anyway. I would like the 110VAC outlet, but I forgot to snag the inverter. It has colo...
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Console15.jpg
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This collects all the circuits in the floor console into 1 diagram.
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ShiftCol2.jpg
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I hate the way the column shifter moves, so its 3 T30 bolts & 2 connectors came out first. Unfortunately, I couldn't swap to the non-shifter column shroud because it's made for a power-adjust memory column & pedals that this PIU doesn't have. So it w...
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ShiftCblsCpr.jpg
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Then ends are too different to use the column cable with the console shifter, so it's a good thing I got the cable with the console.
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ShiftCblSwap06.jpg
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Swapping the cables only required pulling the fresh air pipe for access to the firewall and shift lever. The front of the column cable releases with a pocket screwdriver, and its grommet comes out of the firewall easily. The console cable has a steel...
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TestFit5.jpg
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The console won't fit until the upper bracket for the PIU aux. panel is removed, but it's only held in the dash by 2 7mm screws.
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Mounts2.jpg
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The console takes 2 tunnel brackets not used with the police plate. Some of the police wiring can be used to power the console, but several wires will need to be added or rearranged.
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20250304_214008.jpg
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The sheer quantity of wires in the console's main connector looks overwhelming. But once organized by function, it becomes very manageable. Top priority goes to the park detect switch because (as I learned the hard way) the BCM will stay awake until ...
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20250311_155943.jpg
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The column-shift wires were cut in the dash harness and extended through to the right side of the console where its connector is.
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20250303_170343.jpg
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The console now has enough wiring connected for the front seats to be installed. A [url=https://3dub200.com/collections/ford-explorer/products/11-19-ford-explorer-police-interceptor-utility-center-console-rear-temperature-control-delete-panel]custom ...
(Posted in: Floor Console & Shifter)

Spoiler16PIU.jpg
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Spoiler Removal

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Rear Spoiler Removal
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NOTE: If equipped wit...
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Ctsy16.jpg
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Courtesy Lamps 2016 PIU
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ExtrLight16.jpg
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Exterior Lamps 2016 PIU
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Fog16.jpg
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Fog Lamps 2016 PIU
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FusesBCN.jpg
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BCM Fuses 2016 PIU
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Headliner16Conn.jpg
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Headliner Connector 2016 PIU
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Illumination16.jpg
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Illumination 2016 PIU
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Keypad16b.jpg
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Keypad 2016 Explorer
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PW16.jpg
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Power Windows 2016 PIU
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Chairs03.jpg
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These came from a '17 XLT that had been hit so hard that the front passenger door & its opening were obliterated. The floor was wrinkled under both front seats, which couldn't be unbolted. But these came out fairly easily.
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Acquired.jpg
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The first step was to disassemble them, which turned out to be easier than it looked.
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Carpet.jpg
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The rear carpet was in good shape, so I bought & washed it, too.
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FloorMats.jpg
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Since the mats were there & not too rough, I got them, too.
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Cleaned.jpg
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The upholstery looked pretty bad, but after scrubbing it with cream hand cleaner, and running it through the washing machine, it looks a lot better than you'd expect.
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Compared.jpg
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Not bad for $60 and a few hours' work.
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Crap.jpg
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The seats that don't tumble came out, as did the damaged '15 Ltd. rear carpet, and the last piece of the floor reinforcement. After the '17 XLT carpet dried, it was vacuumed to remove the last of the hair from it.
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Flips.jpg
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The strike bars & '17 XLT carpet went in (with the rear console delete cover), then the floor mats & WeatherTech 443592. Now it has fold & tumble 2nd-row seats. Even though the stone upholstery doesn't match the front seats', it doesn't look bad.
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Explorer Brand New.jpg
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Explorer Deflector.jpg
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Explorer Tag.jpg
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Explorer ScanGauge.jpg
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Explorer ScanGauge 2.jpg
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Mystery Parts.jpg
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Bumper Protector.jpg
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Yaesu Install.jpg
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Rear Seat Delete 1.jpg
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Curt Hitch.jpg
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Rear Seat Delete Complete.jpg
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Rear Seat Delete 2.jpg
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Rear Seat Delete 3.jpg
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Trailer Brake Connector 1.jpg
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Trailer Brake Connector 2.jpg
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Trailer Brake Connector 3.jpg
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Yaesu Install 2.jpg
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