Ford Explorer: Front End Body Panels / Removal and Installation - Fender Splash Shield
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
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Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the front fender moulding.
Refer to: Front Fender Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the pin-type retainers.
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Remove the screws.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Remove the following items:
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Remove the nut.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Remove the nuts.
Torque:
53 lb.in (6 Nm)
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Remove the pin-type retainers and the fender splash shield.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Knife
Materials
Name
Specification
Flexible Foam Repair3M™ 08463, LORD Fusor® 121
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Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this pro..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Detach the windshield washer hose coupling.
Detach the windshield washer..
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Drain the cooling system.
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03A Engine Cooling - 2...
Removal
NOTICE:
The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the
smallest particles. When removing any turbocharger or engine air intake
system component, ensure that no debris enters the system. Failure to
do so may result in damage to the turbocharger...
Categories
The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle are combination
lap and shoulder belts.

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