Ford Ecosport: Front End Body Panels / Removal and Installation - Fender
Removal
NOTE:
LH shown, RH similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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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 headlamp assembly.
Refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
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Release the retainers and remove the door frame moulding.
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Remove the fender insulation.
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Remove the fender baffle.
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Remove bolts and front bumper to fender bracket.
Torque:
97 lb.in (11 Nm)
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Remove the bolts.
Torque:
97 lb.in (11 Nm)
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Remove the fender mounting bracket bolts.
Torque:
97 lb.in (11 Nm)
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Remove the fender to front reinforcement pillar bolt and the nut.
Torque:
97 lb.in (11 Nm)
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Remove the upper mounting bolts and the fender.
Torque:
97 lb.in (11 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
If equipped, remove the retainers and the under body shield.
Torque:
Stage 1:
13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)
Stage 2:
22 lb...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component...
Other information:
Repair
NOTE:
Mouldings located on the front and rear window frames may
experience minor scratches from vehicle shipment or car wash racks. The
imperfections may be repaired instead of replacing components by
following the steps below.
NOTE:
Scratches deep enough to cause a thumb nail to catch cannot be repaired and the component must be replaced...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LHD shown, RHD similar.
All vehicles
Detach the parking brake control boot and position the boot upward on the handle.
Remove and discard the lock nut...