Front Fender: Service and Repair

Fender

Service Repair No - 76.10.24

Removal

1. Secure the hood in the service position.
2. Remove the front fender trim panel.
3. Remove the headlamp assembly.

4. NOTE: Note the fitted position of the fender before removal.

Release the fender.
^ Remove the 8 bolts.
^ Remove the 2 spacers.







5. Remove the side turn signal lamp.
^ Push the lamp forwards to release it from the fender.
^ Release the clip.
^ Disconnect the electrical connector.

6. Remove the fender.
^ Remove and discard the 5 bolts securing the fender panel to the fender apron panel brackets.

Installation

1. Clean the component mating faces.

2. CAUTION: Make sure that new bolts are installed.

Install the fender.
^ Install 5 new bolts, but do not fully tighten at this stage.

3. Install the 2 spacers.
4. Install the remaining 6 bolts, but do not fully tighten at this stage.
5. Align the front fender, tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the headlamp assembly.
7. Install the front fender trim panel.
8. Install the side turn signal lamp.
^ Connect the electrical connector.

9. Connect the hood support struts.