Lincoln Aviator: Front End Body Panels / Removal and Installation - Fender

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Materials

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

1. Remove the fender splash shield.
   Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the headlamp assembly.
   Refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
   

1. 1. Remove the retainers.
      
   2. Gently pull up to release the clips and remove the RH hood air deflector.
      

1. Remove the retainers and the fender flange finisher.
   

1. Remove the nut and the cover.
   Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

1. Remove the stud.
   Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

1. Remove the rocker panel moulding.
   Refer to: Rocker Panel Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the bolts.
   Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

1. Remove the bolt.
   Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

1. NOTE: Follow the unique installation step when installing the fender.

   Using a knife, cut the foam sealant between the fender and the body.
   Use the General Equipment: Knife

1. Remove the following items:
   1. Remove the bolts.
      Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
   2. Remove the fender.
      

1. Remove any excess debris left on the body.
   

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   Pull and remove the front fender plate assembly.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Before installation of the fender, apply a continuous stream of Fusor® 121 material along the entire span of the baffle-body attachment area.
   Material: Flexible Foam Repair / 3M™ 08463, LORD Fusor® 121