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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012E 450 V8-5.4LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEFENDERFRONT FENDERSERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Ford E 450 V8-5.4L
Front Fender: Service and Repair
2012 Ford E 450 V8-5.4LSECTION Service and Repair
Fender - Front
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the radiator grille opening panel reinforcement. For additional information, refer to Radiator Grille Opening Panel Reinforcement- Upper Radiator Grille Opening Panel Reinforcement - Upper and Radiator Grille Opening Panel Reinforcement- Lower Radiator Grille Opening Panel Reinforcement - Lower.
2. Remove the front fender-to-front fender splash shield wheel lip screws.
3. With the front door open, remove the front fender rear upper screw.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
4. Through the front fender wheel well, remove the inner screw.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
5. Remove the lower rear fender screw and shims.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
6. Remove the lower front fender-to-fender mounting bracket screw.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
7. Remove the front fender upper screws and the front fender.
- To install, tighten 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.