Front Fender: Service and Repair

FRONT FENDER

REMOVAL

1. Remove headlamp housing.
2. Remove mud guard.
3. Remove inner splash shield.

Fig. 5:

Fig. 6:

4. Remove fender to fascia bolt (Fig. 5) or (Fig. 6).
5. Remove fender bolt to lower rocker panel.
6. Remove fender bolt to lower cowl.
7. Pull fascia away from fender.
8. Remove bolts attaching fender to upper rail.
9. Remove fender from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. Place fender in position on vehicle.
2. Start the center upper rail bolt (Fig. 5) or (Fig. 6).
3. From inside engine compartment, start the center upper rail bolt. Install all the bolts attaching fender to upper rail and tighten.
4. Install fender to lower cowl panel bolt.
5. Install fender to rocker panel bolt.
6. Place fascia into position.
7. Install fender to fascia bolt.
8. Install inner splash shield.
9. Install mud guard.
10. Install headlamp assembly.
11. Check fender for flush and gap.