Front Fender: Service and Repair

Front Fender Panel

Parts Location:

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the radiator grille assembly.
3. Remove the front combination light assembly.
- Remove the fixing screw and disconnect the connector.







4. Remove the front mud flap.
5. Remove the inner liner.







6. Remove the antenna assembly.
7. Remove the front fender panel.
- Remove the eight fixing bolts.







8. Remove the front wheel arch moulding (if so equipped).

Installation

To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order, noting the following points:

1. Tighten the front fender panel fixing bolts to the specified torque.

Torque: 7 N.m (61 lb in)

2. Check the fender and front door (1).

Clearance: 5.0 N.m (0.196 in)

Height (step): Flush