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

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Materials

Removal

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

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

1. Remove the fender splash shield.
   Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the cowl panel grille assembly.
   Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the retainers and the fender flange finisher.
   

1. Remove the headlamp assembly.
   Refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Open the front door.
   

1. Remove the bolt.
   Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

1. Close the door.
   

1. Remove the bolt.
   Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

1. Remove the bolts.
   Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

1. 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

1. Remove the bolts.
   Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

1. Remove the fender.
   

1. Remove any excess debris left on the body.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. 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