Ford Escape: Front End Body Panels / Removal and Installation - Fender Splash Shield
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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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 bolts.
Torque:
13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)
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Remove the bolts.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Remove the retainers.
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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 retainers.
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Remove the fender splash shield.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the cowl panel grille.
Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the retainers and the hood insulation.
Detach the windshield washer hose coupling...
Other information:
Inspection
Cratering - fatigue failure
Spot glazing - incorrect seating
Scratching - dirty engine oil
Base exposed - poor lubrication
Both edges worn - journal damaged
One edge worn - journal tapered or bearing not seated
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Overview
Before beginning any service procedure in this manual, refer to health
and safety warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to
follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Before servicing any tire, ask the customer if anyone
injected a tire sealant into the tire. Tire sealants may be flammable
and can burn or explode if exposed..