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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004EXCURSION 2WD V10-6.8L VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEFENDERFRONT FENDERSERVICE AND REPAIR
2004 Ford Excursion 2WD V10-6.8L VIN S
Front Fender: Service and Repair
2004 Ford Excursion 2WD V10-6.8L VIN SSECTION Service and Repair
FENDER
Removal
1. Support the hood using a prop rod.
2. Disconnect the hood lift (16C826).
3. Remove the headlights and turn signals.
4. Remove the screws at the lower edge of the front fender (16006) securing the splash shield.
5. Remove the running board, if so equipped.
6. Remove the pushpins at the rear lower edge of the front fender.
7. Remove the bolts securing the lower rear of the front fender.
8. Remove the fender-to-radiator grille opening support retaining bolts.
9. Remove the fender-to-radiator support retaining screws.
10. Open the door, then remove the fender retaining bolts.
11. Remove the upper fender retaining bolts.
12. Remove the hood support bolt.
13. Remove the front fender.
Installation
1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
Removal
1. Support the hood using a prop rod.
2. Disconnect the hood lift (16C826).
3. Remove the headlights and turn signals.
4. Remove the screws at the lower edge of the front fender (16006) securing the splash shield.
5. Remove the running board, if so equipped.
6. Remove the pushpins at the rear lower edge of the front fender.
7. Remove the bolts securing the lower rear of the front fender.
8. Remove the fender-to-radiator grille opening support retaining bolts.
9. Remove the fender-to-radiator support retaining screws.
10. Open the door, then remove the fender retaining bolts.
11. Remove the upper fender retaining bolts.
12. Remove the hood support bolt.
13. Remove the front fender.
Installation
1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.