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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012EXPLORER FWD V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEFENDERFRONT FENDERFRONT FENDER LINERSERVICE AND REPAIRFENDER SPLASH SHIELD
2012 Ford Explorer FWD V6-3.5L
Fender Splash Shield
2012 Ford Explorer FWD V6-3.5LSECTION Fender Splash Shield
Fender Splash Shield
Removal
NOTE: LH (Left Hand) side shown, RH (Right Hand) side similar.
1. Remove the tire and wheel. REFER to Wheel and Tire .
2. Remove the 3 pin-type retainers at the rear of the fender moulding.
3. Remove the 3 rear fender splash shield pin-type retainers.
4. Remove the 4 middle fender splash shield pin-type retainers.
5. Remove the 3 lower fender splash shield bolts.
6. Remove the 4 front fender splash shield screws.
7. Position aside the fender moulding and remove the fender splash shield screw.
8. Remove the 3 upper fender splash shield pin-type retainers.
9. Remove the fender splash shield.
Installation
NOTE: LH (Left Hand) side shown, RH (Right Hand) side similar.
1. Position the fender splash shield to the vehicle.
2. Install the 3 upper fender splash shield pin-type retainers.
3. Install the 4 middle fender splash shield pin-type retainers.
4. Install the 3 rear fender splash shield pin-type retainers.
5. Position aside the fender moulding and install the fender splash shield screw.
- Tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
6. Install the 3 fender moulding pin-type retainers at the rear of the moulding.
7. Install the 4 front fender splash shield screws.
- Tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
8. Install the 3 lower front fender splash shield bolts.
- Tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
9. Install the tire and wheel. REFER to Wheel and Tire .
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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.