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

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 retainers and the door frame moulding.
   

1. Remove the bolt.
   Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

1. Remove the bolts.
   Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

1. Remove the fender bolts.
   Torque: 55 lb.in (6.2 Nm)

1. 
   Remove the cowl filler panel and the RKE exterior sounder.
   
   1. Remove the cowl filler panel retainers.
      
   2. Remove the cowl filler panel from the fender.
      
   3. Disconnect the RKE exterior sounder electrical harness routing clip.
      
   4. Disconnect the RKE exterior sounder electrical connector.
      
   5. Remove RKE exterior sounder.
      

1. Remove the push pins and position the radiator sight shield aside.
   

1. Remove the bolts.
   Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

1. Remove the bolts.
   Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

1. Remove the bolt.
   Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

1. Carefully cut the foam sealant.
   

1. Remove the sound insulation.
   

1. Remove the fender.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. After installation, check the alignment and correct if necessary.
   Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).