Front Fender: Service and Repair

Front Fender Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the bumper. Refer to Front Bumper Replacement (Service and Repair) .
2. Raise and support the hood.
3. Remove the screws retaining the windshield frame filler panel.
4. Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair) .




5. Remove the hood to fender nut and bolt.
6. Remove the front rocker panel cladding. Refer to Cladding Replacement - Rocker Panel (Bracket Replacement - Rear Wheel Opening Flare (ZR2 Models)) .
7. Remove the front wheel house extension. Refer toWheelhouse Extension Replacement (Service and Repair) .
8. Remove the fender to the body bolts.




9. Remove the fender from the body.



Installation Procedure

1. Install the fender to the body.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the fender to the body bolts.

Tighten the fender to the body bolts to 13 N.m (115 lb in).

3. Install the front wheel house extensionWheelhouse Extension Replacement (Service and Repair) .
4. Install the front rocker cladding. Refer to Cladding Replacement - Rocker Panel (Bracket Replacement - Rear Wheel Opening Flare (ZR2 Models)) .




5. Install the hood to fender nut and bolt.

Tighten the hood to fender nut and bolts to 13 N.m (115 lb in).

6. Install the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair) .
7. Install the screws retaining the windshield frame filler panel.

Tighten the screws retaining the windshield frame filler panel to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

8. Install the bumper. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Service and Repair)
9. Close the hood.