Ford Explorer: Front End Body Panels / Removal and Installation - Fender
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Flexible Foam Repair 3M™ 08463, LORD Fusor® 121 |
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Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
RH shown, LH similar.
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Remove the fender splash shield.
Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the cowl panel grille assembly.
Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the retainers and the fender flange finisher.
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Remove the headlamp assembly.
Refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
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Open the front door.
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Remove the bolt.
Torque:
44 lb.in (5 Nm)
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Close the door.
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Remove the bolt.
Torque:
97 lb.in (11 Nm)
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Remove the bolts.
Torque:
97 lb.in (11 Nm)
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NOTE:
Follow the unique installation step when installing the fender.
Using a knife, cut the foam sealant between the fender and the body.
Use the General Equipment: Knife
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Remove the bolts.
Torque:
97 lb.in (11 Nm)
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Remove the fender.
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Remove any excess debris left on the body.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Before installation of the fender, apply a continuous
stream of Fusor® 121 material along the entire span of the baffle-body
attachment area.
Material: Flexible Foam Repair
/ 3M™ 08463, LORD Fusor® 121
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, Re..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Remove the wheel and tire...
Other information:
WARNING: To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use remote start if your vehicle
is parked indoors or in areas that are not well ventilated.
Note: Do not use remote start if your fuel level is low.
The remote start button is on the
remote control.
This feature allows you to start your vehicle from the outside...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Rust Protection Coating Gun
Undercoating Gun
Materials
Name
Specification
ValuGard™ Premium UndercoatingVG101, VG101A
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ValuGard™ Rust InhibitorVG104, VG104A
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Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep WipesZC-31-B
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Repair
NOTE:
Undercoating
NOTE:
The following illustrations are not vehicle spe..
Categories
When these locks are set, you cannot open the rear doors from the inside.

A child safety lock is on the rear edge of each rear door. You must set the child
safety lock separately on each door.
Left-Hand Side
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