2008 Edge passenger fender replacement

[lagunarads]

I purchased a replacement fender and wonder how hard it is to remove the damaged one and install the new one. Looks like there are not too many mounting points, with possible one or two that attached to the bumper. Anything else I need to look out for?

Edited August 23, 2020 by lagunarads

[2FAST4U]

If there is no other damage to the vehicle, trial-fit the replacement fender, after that remove it and have it painted separately.  Then re-install it back on the car and be done with it. 

 

good luck,

 

Claude.

 

P.S: Sorry, I don't know about the mounting points...

[enigma-2]

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Fender 

Removal and Installation 

 

1.Remove the 2 screws and the rocker panel moulding end cap. 

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2. Remove the front fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to Fender Splash Shield in this section. 

 

3. Remove the lower fender bolt. To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in). 

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4. Remove the nut from the stud inside the fender well. To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in). 

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5. NOTICE: The front bumper cover may be damaged if pulled outward too far while trying to access the bolts. 

Remove the front fender bolts. 
Remove the front bumper cover corner. 
Remove the bolts. 

To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in). 

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6. Remove the upper rear fender bolt cover. 

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7. Remove the upper rear fender bolt. 
To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in). 

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8. Remove the 2 upper fender bolts. 
To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in). 

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9. Remove the fender cowl bolt. 
Position the cowl cover aside. 
Remove the bolt. 
To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in). 

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10. Remove the front fender. 

 

11. To install, reverse the removal procedure. 
If necessary, transfer parts.

Edited August 24, 2020 by enigma-2
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[14AWD3.5]

Thanks for the detailed R&R info, I will be trying my 2014 LF fender replacement in October. Funny that an OEM Ford fender was actually less expensive than aftermarket, and that was through my local Ford dealer's parts shop. 

I will reply as to the R&R and painting when I'm done.

 

ok done. I replaced my left ft fender with a surprisingly inexpensive oem fender. Using a couple YT vids and the pdf type document above, I was able to remove the fender liner and fender then reuse the liner and replace the fender in about 3.5 hours.  (I could do it again in half the time but oh well.).

 

It lined up pretty well, not factory gaps but pretty close. Now the rattlecan auto paint quality was another story but if it always worked, paint shops would be out of business.  Hopefully a good cut and buff will help.

Edited October 6, 2022 by 14AWD3.5
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[Haz]

From the 2014 Edge Workshop Manual, as a PDF download link...

 

Front Fender Removal and Installation - 2014 Edge Workshop Manual.pdf

 

Good luck!

 

[14AWD3.5]

Rattlecan Auto Magic paint was really close n color. Then acan of 2x clear. Should have doubled the amount of clear as its very thin and buffed through in a couple spots. (Took it to a guy who does new-used car dealership repair work and he got it maybe 85% done, said it was too thin to do the top edge and “creases”).  Good enough for 8 years and 140K.