Front Fender: Service and Repair
FRONT FENDERREMOVAL
1. Remove the radio antenna.
2. Remove the battery tray (depending on fender being serviced).
3. Remove the cowl grille.
4. Remove the headlamp unit.
5. Remove the wheelhouse splash shield.
6. Remove the bolts (1, 2, 3, 5 and 6) that secure the front fender (7) to body.
7. Carefully remove the front fender from the body and remove the plastic inserts (4), if required.
INSTALLATION
1. If required, install new plastic inserts (4) into the front fender (7).
2. Position the front fender onto the body and loosely install all fender retaining bolts.
3. Align the front fender and add shims, if required.
4. Tighten the bolts (2 and 6) to 9 N.m (80 in.lbs.).
5. Tighten the bolts (1, 3 and 5) to 12.5 N.m (9 ft.lbs.).
6. Install the wheelhouse splash shield.
7. Install the headlamp unit.
8. Install the cowl grille.
9. Install the battery tray, if required.
10. Install the antenna.