Front Fender: Service and Repair

FRONT FENDER

REMOVAL

1. Remove headlamp housing.
2. Remove mirror bezel
3. Remove mud guard.
4. Remove inner splash shield.
5. Remove fender to fascia nuts.
6. Remove outboard cowl grille/fender bracket screw and antenna right side only.
7. Remove fender bolt to lower rocker panel.
8. Remove fender bolt to lower cowl.
9. Support/remove hood.
10. Pull fascia away from fender.
11. Remove bolts attaching fender to upper rail.

Fig. 8:

12. Remove fender from vehicle (Fig. 8).

INSTALLATION

1. Place fender in position on vehicle.
2. From inside engine compartment, start the center upper rail bolt, install all the bolts attaching fender to upper rail and tighten.
3. Install fender to lower cowl panel bolt.
4. Install fender to rocker panel bolt.
5. Place fascia into position.
6. Install hood/remove support.
7. Install outboard cowl grille/fender bracket screw and install antenna right side only.
8. Install fender to fascia nuts.
9. Install inner splash shield.
10. Install mud guard.
11. Install headlamp assembly.
12. Check fender for flush and gap. Refer to Body and Frame / Specifications / dimensions.