Front Fender Replacement

Front Fender Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the rocker panel molding. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement () in Exterior Trim.
3. Remove the mirror applique. Refer to Windshield Frame Applique Replacement (Windshield Frame Applique Replacement) in Exterior Trim.
4. Remove the windshield frame applique. Refer to Windshield Frame Applique Replacement (Windshield Frame Applique Replacement) in Exterior Trim.




5. Remove the bolts and nuts from the bottom, front, and top of the fender.
6. Remove antenna mast, if equipped. Refer to Fixed Antenna Mast Replacement in Entertainment.
7. Remove the fender from the vehicle.
8. If the fender requires replacement, remove the following components:

* The fender emblem-Refer to Front Fender Emblem/Nameplate Replacement (Front Fender Emblem/Nameplate Replacement) in Exterior Trim.
* The fender brace-Refer to Front Fender Extension Bracket Replacement (Front Fender Extension Bracket Replacement).

Installation Procedure

1. If the fender requires replacement, install the following components:

* The fender emblem-Refer to Front Fender Emblem/Nameplate Replacement (Front Fender Emblem/Nameplate Replacement) in Exterior Trim.
* The fender brace-Refer to Front Fender Extension Bracket Replacement (Front Fender Extension Bracket Replacement).




2. Position and align the front fender to the vehicle

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the upper front fender to structure attachments bolts.

Tighten the bolt to 9 Nm (80 lb in).

4. Install the antenna mast, if equipped. Refer to Fixed Antenna Mast Replacement in Entertainment.
5. Install the following:

* The upper rear fender bracket bolt
* The lower front fender to structure attaching nuts
* The front fender lower rear bolts

Tighten the bolts to 9 Nm (80 lb in).

6. Install the windshield frame applique. Refer to Windshield Frame Applique Replacement (Windshield Frame Applique Replacement) in Exterior Trim.
7. Install the mirror applique. Refer to Windshield Frame Applique Replacement (Windshield Frame Applique Replacement) in Exterior Trim.
8. Install the rocker panel molding. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement () in Exterior Trim.
9. Install the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Service and Repair).