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Front Fender: Service and Repair

FENDER


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Removal and Installation
1. Remove the front and rear fender splash shields.
2. Remove the bumper cover.
3. Remove the 2 front pin-type retainers and position the front rocker moulding aside.
4. Remove the 4 pin-type retainers and the radiator upper sight shield.
5. Remove the 3 bolts and the headlamp assembly.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- To Install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
- If necessary, adjust the headlamp.

6. Remove the 2 radiator grille opening panel bolts.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).

7. Disengage the wiring harness locator.

8. NOTE: Support the hood using a prop rod.

Disengage the lower hood assist strut.

9. Remove the hood assist strut ball stud.
- To install, tighten to 16 Nm (12 lb-ft).

10. Remove the 2 lower front fender bolts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

11. Remove the 3 upper front fender bolts, the and remove the fender.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Adjust the fender as needed.