Removal and Installation

All vehicles 

1. Remove the front fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to Fender Splash Shield .
2. Remove the fender baffle.
   Fig 1: View Of Fender Baffle

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3. Remove the upper rear inner fender bolt.
   • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
4. Remove the 2 lower fender bolts.
   • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

   Fusion only 

5. Remove the side turn signal lamp. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING .

   All vehicles 

   NOTE: The front door must be open to gain access to the rear fender bolt.
6. Remove the upper rear fender bolt.
   • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
   Fig 2: View Of Upper Rear Fender Bolt

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7. Remove the bumper cover bracket from the front fender.
   1. Remove the screw.
   2. Remove the bolt.
   3. Pull outward to release the clip.
   Fig 3: View Of Front Fender Screw, Bolt And Clip

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NOTE: Two bolts are required for Fusion and Milan, one bolt is required for MKZ.
Fig 4: View Of Fender Support Brace Bolt
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8. Remove the fender support brace bolt.
   • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
9. Remove the pushpin from the front fender to headlamp.
10. Remove the upper rear inner fender bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
    Fig 5: View Of Upper Rear Inner Fender Bolt

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11. Remove the 3 upper fender bolts and the front fender.
    • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.