Removal And Installation: Fender: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the headlamp assembly. REFER to HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY .
- Remove the cowl panel grille. Refer to COWL PANEL GRILLE .
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NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.
Using a plastic trim removal tool, carefully remove the cowl panel grille filler panel beginning at the rear and working forward.
- Remove the fender splash shield. Refer to FENDER SPLASH SHIELD .
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NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
Remove the 2 fender-to-rocker panel bolts.
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NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
Remove the fender-to-A-pillar bolt.
- Remove the windshield applique. REFER to APPLIQUE - WINDSHIELD .
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NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
Remove the fender-to-cowl panel bolt.
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NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
Remove the 2 front fender-to-apron bolts.
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NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
Remove the 2 top fender-to-apron bolts.
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NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
Carefully cut the foam sealer between the fender, fender baffle and the A-pillar.
- Remove the fender.