Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the 2 screws and the rocker panel moulding end cap.

Fig 1: Locating Rocker Panel Moulding End Cap And Screws
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the front fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to FENDER SPLASH SHIELD .
Remove the lower fender bolt.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Lower Fender Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the nut from the stud inside the fender well.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Fender Well Nut
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NOTE: The front bumper cover may be damaged if pulled outward too far while trying to access the bolts.

Remove the front fender bolts.
- Remove the front bumper cover corner.
- Remove the bolts.
  - To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    
    Fig 4: Locating Front Fender Bolts And Front Bumper Cover Corner
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the upper rear fender bolt cover.

Fig 5: Locating Upper Rear Fender Bolt Cover
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Remove the upper rear fender bolt.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Upper Rear Fender Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 2 upper fender bolts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  
  Fig 7: Locating Upper Fender Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the fender cowl bolt.
- Position the cowl cover aside.
- Remove the bolt.
  - To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    
    Fig 8: Locating Fender Cowl Bolt And Cowl Cover
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the front fender.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- If necessary, transfer parts.