Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the cowl grille. For additional information, refer to COWL PANEL GRILLE .
Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Section BUMPERS .
Remove the cowl grille extension bolt.

Fig 1: Identifying Cowl Grille Extension Bolt
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Remove the hood hinge to body bolts and position the hood hinge aside.

Fig 2: Identifying Hood Hinge Body Bolts
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Remove the pin-type retainers and the front rocker panel moulding.

Fig 3: Identifying Pin-Type Retainers
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Remove the fender bolts.

Fig 4: Installing Fender Bolts
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Remove the fender bolt.

Fig 5: Tightening Fender Bolt
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Through the front door opening, remove the fender bolt.

Fig 6: Removing Fender Bolt
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Remove the fender bolts and the fender.

Fig 7: Removing Fender Bolts And Fender
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.