Rear Fender: Service and Repair

REAR FENDER-QUAD CAB MODELS

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the tail lamp unit.
3. Remove the rear wheelhouse splash shield, Refer to Rear Fender Liner.
4. Remove the two marker lamp units from the rear fender.
5. Remove the two nuts (2) that secure the rear fender to the cargo box near the tail lamp opening (1).




6. Raise and support the vehicle.
7. Remove the two nuts (1) that secure the rear fender to the rear of the cargo box inner panel (2).
8. Remove the four bolts that secure the bottom edges of the rear fender to the cargo box.




9. Remove the four nuts (2) secure the front of the rear fender to the cargo box inner panel (1)




10. Loosen the three bolts (3) on each of the two fender support brackets (1) located on the cargo box outer panel (2).

CAUTION: Prior to removing the rear fenders, mask off the surrounding cargo box areas to avoid damage to the cargo box painted surfaces.

11. Lift the rear fender straight up and off of the two support brackets and remove the fender.

INSTALLATION






CAUTION: Prior to installing the rear fenders, mask off the surrounding areas to avoid damage to the cargo box painted surfaces.

1. Carefully position the rear fender onto the three bolts (3) on each of the two support brackets (1) located on the cargo box outer panel (2).




2. Install the four nuts (2) that secure the front of the rear fender to the cargo box inner panel (1). Tighten the nuts to 7 N.m (60 in.lbs.).




3. Install the two nuts (1) that secure the rear fender to the rear of the cargo box inner panel (2). Tighten the nuts to 7 N.m (60 in.lbs.).
4. Install the four bolts that secure the bottom edges of the rear fender to the cargo box. Tighten the bolts to 7 N.m (60 in.lbs.).
5. Tighten the three bolts on each of the two support brackets to 11 N.m (8 ft.lbs.).




6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Install the two nuts (2) that secure the rear fender to the cargo box near the tail lamp opening (1). Tighten the nuts to 7 N.m (60 in.lbs.).
8. Install the two marker lamp units onto the rear fender.
9. Install the rear wheelhouse splash shield.
10. Install the tail lamp unit.
11. Reconnect the negative battery cable.