Front Fender

Front End Sheet Metal Repairs - Front Fender



This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures
For additional information, refer to TAS Symbol Glossary TAS Symbols Glossary

Removal and Installation

Removal

1. NOTE: The front fender is manufactured from mild steel.

The front fender is serviced as a separate bolt-on panel.







2. The front fender is replaced in conjunction with:
1. Front bumper cover

3. For additional information relating to this repair procedure please see the following:
Refer to Service Precautions
Corrosion Protection
Body Dimensions

4. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
5. Remove the front bumper cover.
6. Remove the fender splash shield.
7. If the right-hand front fender is to be repaired, remove the windshield washer reservoir.
8. Remove the headlamp assembly.
9. Remove the rocker panel outer moulding.
10. Remove the front fender.







11. NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

Remove the front fender moulding.

Installation

1. Offer up the new panel. Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not rectify and recheck before proceeding.
2. Install the front fender.
- Tighten to 10 Nm.







3. The installation of associated panels and components is the reversal of removal procedure.