Ford Explorer: Front End Body Panels / Removal and Installation - Engine Front Undershield

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Front End Body Panels / Removal and Installation - Engine Front Undershield

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting) .

Remove the bolts and the push pin.
Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

Remove the bolts and the engine front undershield.
Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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