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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the front bumper.
  2. Remove the parking lamp assembly. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING .
  3. If equipped, remove the wheel splash guard.
    4. CAUTION: Remove the electrical connector locators from the splash shield prior to removal.
    CAUTION: On the RH splash shield, disconnect the vacuum lines from the vacuum storage reservoir.
  4. Remove the splash shield.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Remove the pushpin.
    3. Remove the bolts.
    4. Remove the splash shield.
      Fig 1: Removing Splash Shield
      G03277338Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the front fender cowl side sound absorber.
    Fig 2: Removing Front Fender Cowl
    G03277339Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the lower front fender to rocker panel bolt.
    • If equipped, remove and retain the front fender spacer(s) for installation.
      Fig 3: Removing Lower Front Fender To Rocker Panel Bolt
      G03277340Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Open the front door and remove the front fender bolt.
    Fig 4: Removing Front Fender Bolt
    G03277341Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the radiator grille opening panel. For additional information, refer to RADIATOR GRILLE OPENING PANEL .
  9. Remove the front fender to radiator support brace bolt.
    Fig 5: Removing Front Fender To Radiator Support Brace Bolt
    G03277342Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Position the radiator grille opening panel reinforcement forward.
    1. Remove the four bolts.
    2. Position the radiator grille opening panel reinforcement forward.
      Fig 6: Positioning Radiator Grille Opening Panel Reinforcement Forward
      G03277343Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. If equipped, on the RH front fender, position the speed control servo aside.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Position the speed control servo aside.
      Fig 7: Positioning Speed Control Servo Aside
      G03277344Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the front fender.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the front fender.
      Fig 8: Removing Front Fender
      G03277345Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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