2008 Ford Edge SE

2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Exterior Trim and Ornamentation - Edge & MKX

2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB

Exterior Trim and Ornamentation - Edge & MKX

SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Description Nm lb-in
Roof rack bolts 6 53
Spoiler nuts 6 53

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

RADIATOR GRILLE

Fig. 1: Exploded View Of Edge Radiator Grille

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item Part Number Description

Isolator-to-bumper cover bolt (2
1 W506413-S
required)
Isolator-to-radiator grille reinforcement
2 W505003-S
screw (5 required)
3 17E898 Isolator

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Radiator grille reinforcement-to-radiator

4 N800488-S
grille nut (11 required)
5 8A164 Radiator grille reinforcement
6 16A912 Radiator grille
7 N800488-S Emblem retainer
8 8B262 Emblem
9 17D957 Front bumper cover

Fig. 2: Exploded View Of MKX Radiator Grille

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item Part Number Description

Isolator-to-bumper cover bolt (2
1 W506413-S
required)
Isolator-to-radiator grill reinforcement
2 W505003-S
screw (3 required)
3 17E898 Isolator
Radiator grille reinforcement-to-radiator
4 N800488-S
grille nut (12 required)
5 8A164 Radiator grill reinforcement
6 16A912 Radiator grille
7 - Emblem retainer
8 8B262 Emblem
9 17D957 Bumper cover
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

1. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to BUMPERS article.
2. Remove the isolator-to-bumper cover bolts.
3. Remove the isolator-to-radiator grille reinforcement screws.
4. Remove the isolator.
 Release the isolator from the clips on the bumper cover.

5. Remove the radiator grille and radiator grille reinforcement.

 Release the radiator grille reinforcement from the clips on the bumper cover.

6. Remove the radiator grille-to-radiator grille reinforcement nuts and remove the radiator grille.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

ROOF RACK

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Fig. 3: Exploded View Of Roof Rack With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item Part Number Description

1 551A92-3 Roof rack bolt cover rear (RH)
2 551A90-1 Roof rack bolt cover front (RH)
3 551A92-4 Roof rack bolt cover rear (LH)
4 551A90-2 Roof rack bolt cover front (LH)
5 W712668-S Roof rack bolts (8 required)
6 55128-8 Roof rack side rail (RH)
7 55128-9 Roof rack side rail (LH)
8 W712668-S Roof rack retainer bolts (2 required)
9 02684 Roof rack retainer (RH)
10 02684 Roof rack retainer (LH)

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

1. Remove the rear roof rack bolt cover.

 Lift upward on the rear of the bolt cover and then pull rearward.

Fig. 4: Lifting Upward On Rear Of Bolt Cover & Pulling Rearward

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2. Remove the front roof rack bolt cover.

 Lift upward on the front of the bolt cover and then pull forward.

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Fig. 5: Lifting Upward On Front Of Bolt Cover & Pulling Rearward

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3. Remove the 2 front roof rack bolts.

 To install, tighten to 6 N.m (53 lb-in).

Fig. 6: Identifying Front Roof Rack Bolts

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4. Remove the 2 rear roof rack bolts.

 To install, tighten to 6 N.m (53 lb-in).

Fig. 7: Identifying Rear Roof Rack Bolts

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NOTE: The roof rack side rail has a tab located at the front of the ditch moulding

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and it is installed under the windshield moulding. When installing the roof
rack side rail, start at the front of the vehicle and work toward the rear.

5. Remove the roof rack side rail.

 Start at the rear of the roof rack side rail working toward the front of the vehicle.

Fig. 8: Identifying Roof Rack Side Rail

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6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

 The 4 roof rack bolts are installed in a specific order starting with the front bolt and working toward
the rear of the vehicle. The bolts must be installed in that order to make sure the roof rack side rail
is correctly aligned.

SPOILER

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Fig. 9: Exploded View Of Spoiler With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item Part Number Description

1 W651016-S Spoiler nut covers (2 required)
2 W621926-S Spoiler nuts (5 required)
3 010807 Spoiler
4 7841602 Spoiler retainers (4 required)

1. Remove the liftgate trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND
ORNAMENTATION article.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector and the rear windshield washer hose from the rear spoiler.

Fig. 10: Identifying Electrical Connector & Rear Windshield Washer Hose
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

3. Remove the 5 rear spoiler nuts.

 Remove the 2 nut covers.

 Remove the 5 nuts.

 To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

Fig. 11: Locating Rear Spoiler Nuts

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4. Place a piece of tape on the liftgate to protect the paint.

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Fig. 12: Placing A Piece Of Tape On Liftgate To Protect Paint

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NOTE: There are 4 pin-type retainers on the bottom of the spoiler. When removing
the spoiler it is difficult to access the retainers to release them from the
liftgate. It may be necessary to pry upward on the rear spoiler to release it
from the retainers. Do not pry on the window.

5. Remove the rear spoiler.

 Place a pry bar between the liftgate and the spoiler.

Fig. 13: Placing A Pry Bar Between Liftgate & Spoiler

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6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

 Replace any retainers broken during removal.

ROCKER PANEL MOULDING

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

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Fig. 14: Exploded View Of Rocker Panel Moulding

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item Part Number Description

Rocker panel moulding rear screw (2
1 W706805-S
required)
Rocker panel moulding cap front screw
2 W706805-S
(2 required)
3 7810154 RH/ 7810155 LH Rocker panel moulding cap
4 78101A04 RH/ 78101A05 LH Rocker panel moulding

1. Remove the rocker panel moulding front cap.

 Remove the 2 screws.

 Remove the front cap.

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Fig. 15: Identifying Rocker Panel Molding End Cap & Screws
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NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

2. Remove the 2 screws from the rocker panel moulding inside the rear wheelhouse.

Fig. 16: Identifying Screws From Rocker Panel Moulding Inside Rear Wheelhouse
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3. Open the front and rear doors.

4. Release the retainers on the bottom of the rocker panel moulding.

Fig. 17: Identifying Retainers On Bottom Of Rocker Panel Moulding

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5. Pull outward to release the rocker panel moulding from the body, starting from the front of the vehicle
moving rearward.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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