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Front Fender Liner: Service and Repair




Front Inner Fender Replacement

'09 Model

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the body.

1. Remove the front tire. Front Knuckle/Hub/Wheel Bearing Replacement

2. Remove the front wheel arch protector.

3. Remove the front inner fender (A).
-1 On the back of the wheel arch, remove the screws (B).
-2 From under the front bumper (C), remove the bolts (D) securing the front bumper, the splash shield (E), and front inner fender.
-3 From the wheel arch, remove the clips (F, G, H) securing the front inner fender on the body.
-4 Release the hook (I) of the splash shield from the front inner fender.
-5 From the wheel arch, pull the front inner fender out from between the body, then remove the front inner fender.

4. Install the inner fender in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

- Push the clips and the hook into place securely.