Front Fender: Service and Repair

NOTE: The hood and the cowl panel must be removed prior to removing the fender.

REMOVE
1. Remove the two cross-head screws from the top of the front side light assembly, maneuver the assembly out of the two bottom location holes.
2. Remove the bulb holder waterproof cover, depress the two retaining clips and withdraw the bulb holder from the rear of the lamp unit. Remove the lamp unit.
3. Remove the two screws (with plain washers) from the bottom of the side light recess.
4. Remove the three fasteners securing the bumper wrap around end cap and remove the moulding from the bumper.
5. Remove the bolt which secures the end of the spoiler to the front of the wheel arch, located forward of the road wheel at the bottom of the fender.
6. Remove the five nuts and bolts (with plain and spring washers) securing the top edge of the tender to the wheel arch and valance assembly.
7. Remove the two bolts (with plain washers) securing the sill finishing strip to the bottom of the fender.
8. Remove the two cross-head screws securing the fender to the mounting bracket attached to the A post located in between the front door hinges.

REFIT
1. Apply a suitable underseal to the inner face of the fender and a waterproof sealant to the fender to wheel arch/valance mating faces.
2. Ensure that before final tightening of the fender securing bolts the fender aligns with the edge of the front door.
3. Reverse remaining fender removal instructions.