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Fender - Front: Removal

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  1. Remove the radiator grille opening panel reinforcement (8A284). For additional information, refer to GRILLE OPENING PANEL REINFORCEMENT .
  2. Remove the screws at the lower edge of the front fender securing the splash shield.
    Fig 1: Removing Screws Lower Edge Of Front Fender Securing Splash Shield
    G02766928Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. With the front door open, remove the fender-to-cowl side brackets retaining bolts, and the bolt and shims securing the lower rear of the fender.
    Fig 2: Removing Fender-To-Cowl Side Brackets Retaining Bolts
    G02766929Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the front fender-to-radiator support retaining screw and the front fender-to-front end stone deflector retaining screws.
    Fig 3: Removing Front Fender-To-Radiator Support Retaining Screw
    G02766930Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the front fender (16005).
    • Remove the front fender-to-fender upper apron retaining screws.
    Fig 4: Removing Front Fender-To-Fender Upper Apron Retaining Screws
    G02766931Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.