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Removal and Installation

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Both fenders 

  1. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to BUMPERS .
  2. Remove the fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to FENDER SPLASH SHIELD .
  3. NOTE: The rocker panel pin-type retainers are one-time-use only. New pin-type retainers must be installed.

    Remove the 4 front rocker panel pin-type retainers and position the rocker panel aside.

  4. Remove the 2 lower fender bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  5. Remove the front fender bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  6. Remove the rear fender bolt through the door opening.
    • To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
      Fig 1: Locating Fender Support Nut
      G06384720Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the front bumper cover bracket bolts.
  8. Remove the front bumper cover bracket.

    Right fender 

  9. Disconnect the hood ajar switch.

    Both fenders 

  10. Remove the 4 upper fender bolts and the fender.
    • To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.