Ford Fiesta: Front End Body Panels / Fender. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the headlamp assembly.
Refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the bolt.
Torque:
53 lb.in (6 Nm)
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Remove the bolt cover.
Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
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Loosen the bolt.
Torque:
53 lb.in (6 Nm)
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Remove the fender splash shield.
Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the bolts.
Torque:
53 lb.in (6 Nm)
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Remove the fender-to-bumper cover bolts.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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Remove the fender bolts.
Torque:
53 lb.in (6 Nm)
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Remove the fender.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
Remove the windshield wiper pivot arm.
Refer to: Windshield Wiper Pivot Arm (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
100-001
(T50T-100-A)
Slide Hammer
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Threadlock 262TA-26
WSK-M2G351-A6
Repair
All core plugs
NOTE:
Cylinder block core plug shown, cylinder head core plug similar...
General
Straightening
repairs are often required to restore the original body shape. To do
this, the vehicle must be placed on a straightening jig so that a
pulling device can be used.
For additional information, refer to: Vehicle Specific Body
Construction (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and
Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation)...
Categories
Preliminary Inspection
Verify the customer concern by carrying out a road test on a
smooth road. If any vibrations are apparent, Refer to the Symptom
Chart: NVH.
To maximize tire performance, inspect for signs of incorrect
inflation and uneven wear, which may indicate a need for balancing,
rotation or front suspension alignment.
Correct tire pressure and driving techniques have an
important influence on tire life. Heavy cornering, excessively rapid
acceleration and unnecessary sharp braking increase tire wear.
Correct
tire pressure and driving techniques have an important influence on
tire life. Heavy cornering, exce
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