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Front Fender Replacement - Left



Front Fender Replacement - Left Side

Removal Procedure





Notice: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.

1. Raise and support the hood.
2. Remove the left fender flare.
3. Remove the left wheelhouse panel (1).
4. Remove the front fascia.
5. Remove the left rocker molding.
6. Remove the left headlamp assembly.
7. Remove left rear inner fender splash guard.




8. Remove the front fender (1) to rocker panel bolt.




9. Remove the 2 front fender to door jamb (3) bolts.




10. Remove the top 2 front fender bolts (1).




11. Remove the 1 bolt (2) from the front of the left front fender.
12. Remove the left front fender (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

1. Install the front fender (1) to the vehicle. Secure the fender with the 1 bolt (2).

Tighten the front fender bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).




2. Install the top 2 front fender (1) bolts.

Tighten the top front fender bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).




3. Install the 2 door jamb (3) to front fender bolts.

Tighten the door jamb to front fender bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).




4. Install the front fender (1) to rocker panel bolt.

Tighten the front fender to rocker panel bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

5. Install left fender rear inner splash guard.
6. Install the left headlamp assembly.
7. Install the front bumper fascia.
8. Install the left rocker panel molding.
9. Install the left wheel house panel.
10. Install the left fender flare.
11. Close hood panel.