Front Fender: Service and Repair

FENDER

Part 1:

Part 2:

Removal

NOTE: LH fender shown, RH fender similar.

1. NOTE: The pin-type retainers are a one-time use item, and new pin-type retainers must be installed after removal.

If equipped with an engine compartment lamp, remove the pin-type retainers and position the hood insulation aside.







2. If equipped, release the wiring harness locators and disconnect the engine compartment lamp electrical connector.

3. NOTE:
- Two technicians are needed to carry out this step.
- Support the hood with a suitable hood support.

Remove the hood.
- Mark the hinge locations.
- Remove the 4 hood hinge-to-hood bolts.

4. WARNING:
- Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in Fire Suppression System. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury.
- Shut off the electrical power to the air suspension system prior to hoisting or jacking an air suspension equipped vehicle. Failure to do so may result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which may result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Remove the front bumper cover.

5. Remove the fender splash shield.

6. NOTE: Slide the wiring trough forward to release the trough locator from the fender.

Remove the 2 screws and position the wiring trough and the hood release cable aside.

7. Remove the 2 ground wire bolts as required.
8. Remove the pin-type retainer and loosen the rocker panel moulding.
9. Remove the 2 rocker panel fender bolt.
10. Remove the rear fender bolt.
11. Remove the rear fender brace bolt.
12. Remove the 2 upper rear fender bolts.
13. Remove the 2 lower front fender bolts.
14. Remove the 2 fender-to-radiator support bolts.
15. Remove the radiator grille opening panel bolt.
16. Remove the fender front bolt.
17. Remove the fender radiator grille opening panel front bolt.

18. NOTE: On the RH fender, an assistant is needed to support the fender when removing this bolt.

Remove the fender rear inner bolt and the fender.

Installation
1. Position the fender.
2. Install the fender rear inner bolt.
- Tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).

3. Install the 2 upper rear fender bolts.
- Tighten to 43 Nm (32 lb-ft).

4. Install the rear fender bolts.
- Tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).

5. Install the rear fender brace bolt.
- Tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).

6. Install the 2 rocker panel fender bolts.
- Tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).

7. Position the rocker panel moulding and install the pin-type retainer.

8. CAUTION: The vehicle must be at the ride height when the front of the fender is attached. Failure to lower the vehicle will cause a misalignment between the radiator support and the fender.

Install the 2 fender-to-radiator support bolts.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

9. Install the 2 lower front fender bolts.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

10. Install the front fender bolt.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

11. Install the radiator grille opening panel front bolt.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

12. Install the radiator grille opening panel bolt.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

13. NOTE: The wire harness trough is only located on the LH fender.

Position the wiring harness trough and hood latch release cable and install the 2 screws.

14. Install the 2 ground wire bolts.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

15. Install the fender splash shield.

16. WARNING: If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to Fire Suppression System. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

Install the front bumper cover.

17. NOTE: Two technicians are needed to carry out this step.

Line up the hood with the marks on the hinges and install the 4 hood hinge-to-hood bolts.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
- Align the hood as necessary.

18. If equipped, install the wiring harness locators and connect the engine compartment lamp electrical connector.
19. If equipped with an engine compartment lamp, position the hood insulation and install the pin-type retainers.