Front Fender: Service and Repair

Front Fender Replacement

Removal Procedure

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

1. Raise the hood.
2. Tape the edges of the fender in order to protect the fender from scratching.
3. Remove the front wheelhouse panel splash shield. Refer to Wheelhouse Splash Shield Replacement .
4. Remove the front wheelhouse panel liner.
5. Remove the bumper fascia from the front fender. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement Service and Repair.






6. Remove the front fender front brace bolt.






7. Remove the front fender rear center bracket from the front fender bolt.






8. Remove the front fender lower retaining bolts.






9. Remove the front fender upper retaining bolts.
10. Remove the front fender.

Installation Procedure






1. Install the front fender.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the front fender upper retaining bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9 Nm (80 lb in).






3. Install the front fender lower retaining bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9 Nm (80 lb in).






4. Install the front fender rear center bracket to the front fender bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (89 lb in).






5. Install the front fender front brace bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

6. Install the bumper fascia to the front fender. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement Service and Repair.
7. Install the front wheelhouse panel liner.
8. Install the front wheelhouse panel splash shield. Refer to Wheelhouse Splash Shield Replacement .
9. Remove the tape from the edges of the fender.
10. Close the hood.