Removal And Installation: Fender: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Explorer is shown, Mountaineer is similar

If equipped, remove the side lamp assembly. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING .
If removing the right fender, remove the antenna mast, bolt and position aside the antenna cable.

Fig 1: Removing Antenna Mast Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM .

Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps:

PART

Part	Steps
Splash Shield	1-6
Fender	1-4,7-11

Fig 2: Removing Fender

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.