
PART NO. 5744
2002 EXPLORER WITH CLADDING REAR MUD GUARD SET
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.)
NOTE: 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 plastic fastener from location B (Figure 1).
3. Place U-Clip behind plastic fender and liner at location B and attach mud guard with a #10 screw, (U-Clip is to be
used as a nut, DO NOT CLIP U_CLIP OVER PLASTIC FENDER OR LINER), check fit and level before tightening.
4. Using mud guard as a template, mark, center punch, and drill 1/8” holes at locations A, C, and D (thru liner).
5. Attach mud guard to fender with #10 screws at locations A, C & D.
Package Contents
• Driver & passenger side mud guard
• 1” #10 screws (qty. 8)
• U-Clip (qty. 4)
• Instruction sheet
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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