Door handle on 1998 Ford Ranger

Remove the clips in the inside of the window handle,also clips on door handle.Look for any screws holding the door panel on, then take a screwdriver and pry the door panel away from the door. re install the window handle,and try rolling the window down. You will probably see what is stopping it. If it looks like the window regulator is worn out, check the local junk yards for a replacement.

Explorer/Mountaineer and 1993-99 Ranger
See Figures 1 and 2

1. Open the window.
2. Unscrew the door lock knob.
3. On Explorer/Mountaineer, remove the 2 screws retaining the trim panel located above the door handle.
4. On Ranger, remove the two screws in the armrest and remove it.

Fig. 1: Exploded view of the front door trim panel

Fig. 2: Exploded view of the Explorer and Mountaineer 4-door rear door trim panel

1. If equipped with manual window crank handles, pull off the handle cover, then remove the attaching screw.
2. Remove the trim cup behind (Explorer/Mountaineer) or around (Ranger) the door handle using a small prying tool. Retention nibs will flex for ease of removal.

1. If equipped with power accessories, use the notch at the lower end of the plate and pry the plate off. Remove the plate from the trim panel and pull the wiring harness from behind the panel. Disconnect the harness from the switches.
2. Remove any retaining screws uncovered by the removed trim pieces.
3. Using a flat wood spatula, insert it carefully behind the panel and slide it along to find the push-pins. When you encounter a pin, pry the pin outward. Do this until all the pins are out. NEVER PULL ON THE PANEL TO REMOVE THE PINS!
4. Lift slightly to disengage the panel from the flange at the top of the door
   

1. Disconnect the door courtesy lamp and remove the panel completely. Replace any damaged or bent attaching clips.
2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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You will need to remove the door panel from the inside to gain access to the door handle bolts on the inside of the door panel. There should be two nuts to remove and then the door handle will come out.

yes remove the panel, unhook the linkage one for the lock and one for the latch remove linkage from the handle not the latch, then remove blots holding handle then remove handle from outside the door, you will have to swap the lock to the new handle and then install new handle.

On the inside trim, you can remove screws that are by the door handle, arm rest, under door and side of door and then gently pull back on the panel as there will also be retaining clips attached and you don't want to break them. You'll need to lift the door panel upwards in order to get it off the window ledge. Then you'll need to manipulate the panel and disconnect the door handle linkage from the door handle and disconnect the wiring for your controls and mirror. Then you can remove the bolts securing the mirror housing onto the door. (I assume that part is still intact).

If it's just the mirror piece and backing that fell out of the housing, then on the inside of the housing, you should see two to four clips that secure the pivot point and two rods that control the pitch of the mirror. You may be able to just 'jam' the mirror backing back in. But the rods need to be secured to the back of the mirror backing in order to prevent the mirror from just falling or moving on its own

On the inside trim, you can remove screws that are by the door handle, arm rest, under door and side of door and then gently pull back on the panel as there will also be retaining clips attached and you don't want to break them. You'll need to lift the door panel upwards in order to get it off the window ledge. Then you'll need to manipulate the panel and disconnect the door handle linkage from the door handle and disconnect the wiring for your controls. Now you can replace the interior door handle. If it's the outer door handle, pull back the weather seal and disconnect the rod to the outer handle and then unscrew the handle from the door.

remove interior door panel(need special tool to pop plastic clips holding panel to door)with panel off remove plastic film,with window up you should be able to see two 10m nuts-bolts to remove-also have to pop lever off that goes down to door latch

make sure you remove all door panel screws, you can use a mehanics rag to go behind door handle to remove horse shoe clip that holds door handle if you don't have the proper door tools , it is much easier with the correct tools you can buy they are cheap at autozone or kragens, sears... disconnect any door swtiches like door locks , power mirriors if equipped, then just pull up and out on door panel noting the plastic retainers on back of door panels... please rate help, thanks...

Remove screw from inside door grab handle. Remove door panel by carefully prying out plastic clips. Drill or chisel off pop rivets holding the handle on. Pull handle out far enough to disconnect linkage and remove handle. Install new handle and secure to metal panel with new pop rivets or sheet metal screws. It may be easier to reconnect linkages by removing the metal panel also.

On the inside trim, you can remove screws that are by the door handle, arm rest, under door and side of door and then gently pull back on the panel as there will also be retaining clips attached and you don't want to break them. You'll need to lift the door panel upwards in order to get it off the window ledge. Then you'll need to manipulate the panel and disconnect the door handle linkage from the door handle and disconnect the wiring for your controls. Then you can access the bolts that secure the mirror onto the door