Ford Fusion: Front End Body Panels / Fender Splash Shield. Removal and Installation
			
			
			Removal
 NOTE: 
 LH (left-hand) shown, RH (right-hand) similar.
 
 
 
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 Remove the wheel and tire.
 Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A)
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 Remove the nuts.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Remove the screws.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Remove the screws.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Remove the screws.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Remove the pin-type retainers.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Remove the fender splash shield.
  
 
 
 
 Installation
 
 
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 To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  
   Removal
 NOTE: 
 
 LH shown, RH similar.
 
 NOTE: 
 Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
 
 
 
 
 Remove the fender splash shield...
   
 
   Removal
 NOTE: 
 Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
 
 
 
 
 
 Open hood.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 On both sides.
 Index-mark the hood hinge location to aid in hood installation...
   
 
   Other information:
   Removal
 NOTE: 
 Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
 
 
 
 
 With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
 Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Disconnect the EVAP canister quick connect couplings...
   
   Special Tool(s) /
 General Equipment
 
 Interior Trim Remover
 
 
 8 mm Drill Bit
 
 
 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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 Removal
 NOTICE:
 
 Battery electric vehicle (BEV), hybrid electric vehicle 
(HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) cont..