Front Fender Liner: Service and Repair

Wheelhouse Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the battery tray.
2. Remove the PCM from the Coolant recovery reservoir.
3. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir.




4. Remove the bolts that retain the wheelhouse to the radiator support.




5. Remove the bolts that retain the wheelhouse to the fender.




6. Remove the bolt that retains the wheelhouse panel to the cowl.




7. Remove the wheelhouse panel from the fender.
8. Remove the splash shield from the wheelhouse panel.


Installation Procedure

1. Install the splash shield to the wheelhouse panel.




2. Install the wheelhouse panel to the fender.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the wheelhouse panel to the cowl.

Tighten the bolts that retain the wheelhouse panel to the frame to 29 N.m (21 lb ft).





4. Install the bolts that retain the wheelhouse panel to the fender.

Tighten the bolts to 29 N.m (21 lb ft).





5. Install the bolts that retain the wheelhouse panel to the radiator support.

Tighten the bolts to 29 N.m (21 lb ft).

6. Install the coolant recovery reservoir.
7. Install the PCM to the coolant recovery reservoir.
8. Install the battery tray.
9. Install the battery.