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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012ESCAPE 2WD L4-2.5L HYBRIDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEFENDERFRONT FENDERSERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Ford Escape 2WD L4-2.5L Hybrid
Front Fender: Service and Repair
2012 Ford Escape 2WD L4-2.5L HybridSECTION Service and Repair
Fender
Removal and Installation
LH or RH fenders
1. Remove the front bumper cover.
2. Remove the fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to Fender Splash Shield Fender Splash Shield.
3. If equipped, remove the rocker panel moulding.
RH fender
4. Remove the antenna mast and the antenna base fender grommet.
LH or RH fenders
5. Remove the 2 lower rear fender bolts.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
6. NOTE: The front door must be open to gain access to the upper rear fender bolt.
Remove the upper rear fender bolt.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
7. Remove the lower front fender bolts.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
8. NOTE: On the RH side, the antenna base is mounted to the body inside the fender opening. The RH fender must be lifted over the base during removal.
Remove the 3 upper fender bolts and the front fender.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
9. 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.