Front Fender: Service and Repair

FENDER

Removal

NOTE: The LH fender is shown, the RH fender is similar.







1. NOTE: The pin-type retainers are a one-time use item, and new pin-type retainers must be installed after removal.

If equipped with an engine compartment lamp, remove the pin-type retainers and position the hood insulation aside.

2. If equipped, release the wiring harness locators and disconnect the engine compartment lamp electrical connector.







3. NOTE:
- Two technicians needed to carry out this step.
- Support the hood with a suitable hood support.

Remove the hood.
- Mark the hinge locations and remove the hood hinge bolts.

4. Remove the front bumper cover.
5. Remove the fender splash shield.







6. Release the wiring harness and the hood latch release cable locators.







7. Remove the ground wire bolt.







8. Remove the pin-type retainer and position the rocker panel moulding aside.







9. Remove the fender rear bolts.







10. Remove the fender rear bolts.







11. Remove the fender upper bolts.







12. Remove the fender bolts.







13. Remove the fender brace bolt.







14. Remove the fender to radiator support bolts.







15. Remove the radiator grille opening panel bolt.







16. Remove the fender bolts.







17. Remove the radiator grille opening panel bolt.







18. NOTE: On the RH fender, an assistant is needed to support the fender when removing this bolt.

Remove the fender rear bolt and the fender.

Installation
1. Position the fender.







2. Install the fender rear bolts.







3. Install the fender upper bolts.







4. Install the fender rear bolts.







5. Install the fender rear bolts.







6. Position the rocker panel moulding and install the pin-type retainer.

7. CAUTION: The vehicle must be at the ride height when the front of the fender is attached. Failure to lower the vehicle will cause a misalignment between the radiator support and the fender.

Install the wheel and tire assembly.







8. Install the fender to radiator support bolts.







9. Install the fender bolts.







10. Install the fender brace bolt.







11. Install the radiator grille opening panel bolt.







12. Install the fender bolt.







13. Install the radiator grille opening panel bolt.







14. Connect the wiring harness and the hood latch release cable.







15. Install the ground wire bolt.
16. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
17. Install the fender splash shield.
18. Install the front bumper cover.







19. NOTE: Two technicians are needed to carry out this step.

Install the hood.
1. Line up the hood with the marks on the hinges.
2. Install the bolts.
- Align the hood as necessary.

20. If equipped, install the wiring harness locators and connect the engine compartment lamp electrical connector.







21. If equipped with an engine compartment lamp, position the hood insulation and install the pin-type retainers.