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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012FUSION AWD V6-3.0L FLEX FUELREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEFENDERFRONT FENDERSERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Ford Fusion AWD V6-3.0L Flex Fuel
Front Fender: Service and Repair
2012 Ford Fusion AWD V6-3.0L Flex FuelSECTION Service and Repair
Fender
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Remove the front fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to Fender Splash Shield .
2. Remove the fender baffle.
3. Remove the upper rear inner fender bolt.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
4. Remove the 2 lower fender bolts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Fusion only
5. Remove the side turn signal lamp.
All vehicles
NOTE: The front door must be open to gain access to the rear fender bolt.
6. Remove the upper rear fender bolt.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
7. Remove the bumper cover bracket from the front fender.
1. Remove the screw.
2. Remove the bolt.
3. Pull outward to release the clip.
8. NOTE: Two bolts are required for Fusion and Milan, one bolt is required for MKZ.
Remove the fender support brace bolt.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
9. Remove the pushpin from the front fender to headlamp.
10. Remove the upper rear inner fender bolt.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
11. Remove the 3 upper fender bolts and the front fender.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
12. 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.