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.

1. Remove the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the front fender moulding.
   Refer to: Front Fender Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. 
   
   • Remove the pin-type retainers.
     
   • Remove the screws.
     Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

1. Remove the following items:
   1. Remove the nut.
      Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
   2. Remove the nuts.
      Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

1. Remove the pin-type retainers and the fender splash shield.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.