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:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH is similar.
Lower the headliner.
Refer to: Headliner - Lowering (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTE:
The Solenoid Body Strategy Data Download procedure must be performed if a new main control valve body is installed.
Remove the transmission fluid pan gasket and filter.
Refer to: Transmission Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation)...
Categories
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