Lincoln Navigator: Front End Body Panels / Fender. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

1. Remove the fender splash shield.
   Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the fender insulator.
   

1. Remove the inner fender bolt.
   Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

1. Remove the lower fender bolts.
   Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

1. Open the front door.
   

1. Remove the bolt.
   Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

1. Close the front door.
   

1. Lift the corner of the cowl panel grille and remove the bolt.
   Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

1. Remove the headlamp assembly.
   Refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the fender fill cowl panel.
   

1. Remove the fender bolt.
   Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

1. Using a knife, cut the foam sealant between the fender and the body.
   Use the General Equipment: Knife

1. Remove the bolts and the fender.
   Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   Release the clips and remove the fender baffle.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.