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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the radiator grille. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION and REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  2. Remove the front wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to FENDER SPLASH SHIELD - FREESTYLE .
  4. Remove the 3 bumper cover-to-fender nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 7 N.m (62 lb-in).
    Fig 1: Removing Bumper Cover-To-Fender Nuts
    G04658478Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the front bumper cover forward to gain access to the front fender-to-headlamp assembly bolt.
  6. Remove the front fender-to-headlamp assembly bolt.
    Fig 2: Removing Front Fender-To-Headlamp Assembly Bolt
    G04658479Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the rocker panel molding. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    8. NOTE: If shims are present during removal, be sure to reinstall shims and check fender alignment.
  8. Remove the 2 lower fender mounting bolts located at the lower rear of the fender.
    • To install, tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb-in).
  9. Remove the 2 fender bracket-to-fender bolts.
    • Enter through the wheelhouse opening and reach around the fender bracket to gain access to the fender bracket-to-fender bolt heads.
    • To install, tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb-in).
    Fig 3: Removing Fender Bracket-To-Fender Bolts
    G04658480Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the fender mounting bolt located at the rear of the wheelhouse opening.
    • To install, tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb-in).
    Fig 4: Identifying Fender Mounting Bolt (1 Of 3)
    G04658481Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the side mirror trim panel located at the top rear portion of the fender to gain access to the fender mounting bolt.
  12. Remove the fender mounting bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb-in).
    Fig 5: Identifying Fender Mounting Bolt (2 Of 3)
    G04658482Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the fender mounting nut.
    • To install, tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb-in).
    Fig 6: Identifying Fender Mounting Nut (3 Of 3)
    G04658483Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the fender upper mounting bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 12 N.m (9 lb-ft).
  15. Remove the fender.
  16. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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