Fender
Fender
Removal
1. Remove the headlamp assembly. REFER to Headlamp Assembly Service and Repair.
2. Remove the cowl panel grille. REFER to Cowl Panel Grille Service and Repair.
3. NOTE: RH (Right Hand) shown, LH (Left Hand) similar.
Using a plastic trim removal tool, carefully remove the cowl panel grille filler panel beginning at the rear and working forward.
4. Remove the fender splash shield. REFER to Fender Splash Shield Fender Splash Shield.
5. NOTE: LH (Left Hand) shown, RH (Right Hand) similar.
Remove the 2 fender-to-rocker panel bolts.
6. NOTE: LH (Left Hand) shown, RH (Right Hand) similar.
Remove the fender-to-A-pillar bolt.
7. Remove the windshield applique. REFER to Applique - Windshield Service and Repair.
8. NOTE: LH (Left Hand) shown, RH (Right Hand) similar.
Remove the fender-to-cowl panel bolt.
9. NOTE: LH (Left Hand) shown, RH (Right Hand) similar.
Remove the 2 front fender-to-apron bolts.
10. NOTE: LH (Left Hand) shown, RH (Right Hand) similar.
Remove the 2 top fender-to-apron bolts.
11. NOTE: LH (Left Hand) shown, RH (Right Hand) similar.
Carefully cut the foam sealer between the fender, fender baffle and the A-pillar.
12. Remove the fender.
Installation
1. Position the fender and A-pillar baffle to the vehicle.
2. NOTE: LH (Left Hand) shown, RH (Right Hand) similar.
Loosely install the 2 top fender-to-apron bolts.
3. NOTE: LH (Left Hand) shown, RH (Right Hand) similar.
Loosely install the 2 front fender-to-apron bolts.
4. NOTE: LH (Left Hand) shown, RH (Right Hand) similar.
Loosely install the fender-to-cowl bolt.
5. NOTE: LH (Left Hand) shown, RH (Right Hand) similar.
Loosely install the 2 fender-to-rocker panel bolts.
6. Adjust the fender to specification. REFER to Component Description [1][2]Body Repairs.
7. NOTE: LH (Left Hand) shown, RH (Right Hand) similar.
Apply flexible foam repair material to the fender, fender baffle and A-pillar seam.
8. Tighten all fender fasteners.
- Tighten all to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
9. Install the fender splash shield. REFER to Fender Splash Shield Fender Splash Shield.
10. Install the windshield applique. REFER to Applique - Windshield Service and Repair.
11. NOTE: RH (Right Hand) shown, LH (Left Hand) similar.
Install the cowl panel grille filler panel.
12. Install the cowl panel grille. REFER to Cowl Panel Grille Service and Repair.