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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the radiator grille. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  2. Remove the front wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  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 Nm (62 lb-in).
      Fig 1: Removing Bumper Cover-To-Fender Nuts
      G03988598Courtesy 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
    G03988599Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the rocker panel moulding. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
    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 Nm (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 Nm (80 lb-in).
      Fig 3: Installing Fender Bracket-To-Fender Bolts
      G03988600Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the fender mounting bolt located at the rear of the wheelhouse opening.
    • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
      Fig 4: Installing Fender Mounting Bolt
      G03988597Courtesy 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 Nm (80 lb-in).
      Fig 5: Removing Fender Mounting Bolt
      G03988602Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the fender mounting nut.
    • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
      Fig 6: Installing Fender Mounting Bolt
      G03988603Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the fender upper mounting bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  15. Remove the fender.
  16. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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