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

Ford Explorer 2020-2023 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Front End Body Panels / Removal and Installation - Engine Rear Undershield

Removal

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

Remove the Engine front undershield.
Refer to: Engine Front Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).

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

- Remove the retainers
- Remove the push pins and the engine rear undershield

If equipped.
Remove the bolts and the engine rear undershield.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

If equipped.
Remove the bolts and the engine rear undershield.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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