
PART NO. 5650
97-01 FORD EXPEDITION WITH FENDER FLARES
FRONT MUD GUARD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please read instructions thoroughly before installation.
Tools Required:
• 1/8” drill bit / Drill
• Short Phillips screwdriver or drill attachment
• Marking utensil (fine tip marker, grease pencil, etc.)
Package Contents
• Driver & passenger side mud guard
• #10 screw (qty. 8)
• 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 factory fastener from location A (Figure 1).
3. Attach mud guard to front fender with the factory fastener at location A, check fit and alignment. Adjust accordingly before
tightening.
4. Using the mud guard as a template, mark and drill 1/8” holes at locations B, C, D, and E.
5. Install #10 screws at locations B, C, D, and E, through mud guard and into fender flare or fender liner.
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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