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Inner Fender Panel Seam Sealing

NOTE:
This procedure applies to both left and right sides.

1. Lift up the vehicle.





2. Remove the front wheel and tire.





3. Remove the plastic front wheel guard (splash trim).





4. Spray all panel seams through the access hole inside the fender panel with 3M UNDERSEAL (3M PN-08883) undercoating or equivalent as shown in the photo.





Spray all panel seams with undercoating.

5. Reinstall the front wheel guard and tire.

6. Repeat for the opposite side.

7. Lower the vehicle and close the hood.