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:
   Special Tool(s) /
 General Equipment
 
 Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
 
 
 Spherical Cutter
 
 
 Air Body Saw
 
 
 MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
 
 
 Spot Weld Drill Bit
 
 
 Locking Pliers
 
Materials
 
 Name
 Specification
 
 
 Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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 Repair
  
 WARNING: 
 Electric vehicles damaged by a crash may have compromised 
high voltage..
   
   Removal
  
 WARNING: 
 The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps 
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow 
all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may 
result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the 
risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
 
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 Removal steps in this procedure ..