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PART NO. 5646
96-01 FORD EXPLORER XLT with RUNNING BOARDS
96-97 FORD EXPLORER XLT without RUNNING BOARDS
FRONT MUD GUARDS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please read instructions thoroughly before installation.
Tools Required:
• 1/8” drill bit / Drill
• Center punch / Hammer
• Short Phillips screwdriver
• Marking utensil (fine tip marker, grease pencil, etc.)
Package Contents
• Driver & passenger side mud guard
• #10 screws (qty. 4)
• Instruction sheet
NOTE: Turn the front wheels all the way to the left or right for mud guard installation. However, it may be necessary
to remove the wheels depending on the tools being used for installation.
1. Clean and degrease the mud guard location area on the fender before installation.
2. Remove existing factory fasteners from locations B and C (Figure 1).
3. Attach mud guard to front fender with factory fasteners at locations B and C, check fit and level before tightening.
4. Using mud guard as a template, mark, center punch, and drill 1/8” hole at locations A and D (Figure 1).
5. Attach mud guard to fender with a #10 screws at locations A and D.
PAINTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Clean mud guard with a soap and water solution to remove dirt and other contaminates.
2. Sand painting surface with 320 grit sand paper.
3. Apply a coating of flexible primer-adhesion promoter.
4. Apply a flexible paint as directed by the paint manufacturer
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