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Front Fender: Service and Repair





Replacement

CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the fender and body.
- When removing the clips, use a clip remover.

1. Remove the front bumper.

2. Loosen the mud guard mounting screws.




3. After loosening the mounting screws and clips, then remove the side sill molding (A).




4. After loosening the mounting screw and bolt, then remove the front bumper side mounting bracket (A).




5. After loosening the fender mounting bolts, then remove the fender (A).




6. Installation is the reverse of removal.
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