Front Fender: Service and Repair

Fender Replacement - Front

Removal Procedure

1. Open and support the hood.

Notice: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.

2. Place the protective coverings over the adjacent body panels.
3. Raise and support vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
4. Remove the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
5. Remove the cruise control module, if equipped, from the left fender. Refer to Cruise Control Module Replacement in Cruise Control.
6. Remove the front turn signal/side marker lamp. Refer to Hazard and Turn Signal Flasher Replacement (Pontiac) in Lighting Systems.




7. Remove the fender splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Wheelhouse (Wheelhouse Splash Shield Replacement) , for Oldsmobile only.
8. Remove the front fender liner. Refer to Fender Liner Replacement (Fender Liner Replacement) .
9. Remove the fender to front bumper fascia bolts. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper (Pontiac) ()Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper (Chevrolet) ()Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper (Oldsmobile) (Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper (Oldsmobile)) in Bumpers.
10. Remove the fender to fascia bolt at the lower door hinge pillar.
11. Remove the fender bolts from the rear edge of the fender at the door hinge pillar.
12. Remove the fender bolts from the upper edge of the fender.
13. Remove the fender from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Align the fender to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the fender bolts to the upper edge of the fender.

Tighten the bolts to 11 N.m (97 lb in).

3. Install the from the rear edge of the fender at the door hinge pillar.

Tighten the bolts to 11 N.m (97 lb in).

4. Install the fender to front bumper fascia bolts at the lower door hinge pillar.

Tighten the bolts to 11 N.m (97 lb in).

5. Install the fender to front bumper fascia bolts/screws. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper (Pontiac) ()Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper (Chevrolet) ()Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper (Oldsmobile) (Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper (Oldsmobile)) in Bumpers.
6. Install the front fender liner. Refer to Fender Liner Replacement (Fender Liner Replacement) .
7. Install the fender splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Wheelhouse (Wheelhouse Splash Shield Replacement) , for Oldsmobile only.
8. Install the front turn signal/side marker lamp. Refer to Hazard and Turn Signal Flasher Replacement (Pontiac) in Lighting Systems.
9. Install the cruise control module, if equipped, from the left fender. Refer to Cruise Control Module Replacement in Cruise Control.
10. Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Remove the protective coverings from the adjacent body panels.
13. Close the hood.