Fender Replacement - Front (Sedan)

Fender Replacement - Front (Sedan)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the rocker panel. Refer to Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel in Exterior Trim.
3. Remove the front roof applique. Refer to Molding Replacement - Roof Weld Joint Reveal - Front (Coupe) Molding Replacement - Roof Weld Joint Reveal - Front (Sedan) in Exterior Trim.
4. Remove the headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.




5. Remove the rear of the front fascia from the fender support bracket.




6. Remove the bolts from the bottom, front, and top of the fender.
7. Remove the fender from the motor compartment side rail.
8. If the fender requires replacement, remove the following components:

* The fender emblem. Refer to Emblem/Nameplate Replacement - Front Fender in Exterior Trim.
* The fender brace. Refer to Brace Replacement - Front Fender Upper Diagonal (Service and Repair) .




Installation Procedure

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

* The fender emblem. Refer to Emblem/Nameplate Replacement - Front Fender in Exterior Trim.
* The fender brace. Refer to Brace Replacement - Front Fender Upper Diagonal (Service and Repair) .





2. Position the fender on the motor compartment side rail.
3. Align the fender to the door and the hood.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install the bolt which secures the fender to the front body hinge pillar.

Tighten the bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

5. Install the following bolts:

* The bolts which secure the fender flange to the upper compartment side rail
* The bolts which secure the fender to the headlamp bracket
* The bolts which secure the rear lower fender to the support

Tighten the bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb in).






6. Position the fascia from the fender. Snap the fascia into place.
7. Install the headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
8. Install the front roof applique. Refer to Molding Replacement - Roof Weld Joint Reveal - Front (Coupe) Molding Replacement - Roof Weld Joint Reveal - Front (Sedan) in Exterior Trim.
9. Install the rocker panel. Refer to Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel in Exterior Trim.
10. Install the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement (Service and Repair) .