
PART NO. 5746
97-01 FORD EXPLORER XLT & EDDIE BAUER REAR MUD GUARD
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please read instructions thoroughly before installation.
Tools Required
• 1/8” drill bit / Drill
• Short Phillips screwdriver
• Marking utensil (fine tip marker, grease pencil, etc.)
Package Contents
• Driver & passenger side rear mud guard
• #10 screw (qty. 6)
• Instruction sheet
1. Clean and degrease the mud guard location area on the fender before installation.
2. Place mud guard against rear fender and using mud guard as a template mark, center punch and drill 1/8”
holes at locations A, B, and C (Figure 1).
3. Attach mud guard with #10 screws at locations A, B, and C, check fit and level before tightening.
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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