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:
Removal
Release the stop tabs.
Remove the dampener and fully lower the glove compartment.
Remove the screws and open the cabin air filter door.
Remove the cabin air filter...
Deep Snow/Sand (If Equipped)
Use this mode to aid you in
getting your vehicle unstuck
from deep snow or sand.
Note: The intent of your all-wheel drive
vehicle is not for off-road use. The all-wheel
drive feature allows for driving on relatively
level surfaces, obstruction free and similar
to normal on-road driving conditions...