Front Fender: Service and Repair

Front Fender Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Front Bumper Fascia Replacement) .
2. Remove the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Replacement (with Dipped Beam) (Service and Repair)Headlamp Replacement (without Dipped Beam) (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the front fender liner of the fender. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement (Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the fender insulation.




5. Remove the repeater lamp (1).

* Disengage the repeater lamp (1) from the inside (3).
* Disconnect the wiring harness plug (2).





6. When replacing the fender, transfer or replace the fascia support bracket.
Drill out the 4 blind rivets (1).




7. Remove the front fender (1) from the outer windshield frame.
Remove the adhesive (2) from the A-pillar (3).





Important: Protect the edges of the fender with adhesive tape to avoid damaging the paint.


8. Remove the fender.
Remove the 7 bolts (arrow).




9. Remove the small parts.

* Remove the plastic nut.
* Remove the additional hood seal.
* Remove the fender (1).
* Remove the bracket (2) from fender.




Installation Procedure


Important: Observe protective wax corrosion protection measures.


1. When replacing the fender, seal cavity.

Important: Observe corrosion protection measures for PVC protection.


2. Apply an underseal.




3. Replace the fender adhesive tape (1).
Replace the 5 cm (2 in) double-sided adhesive tape (1).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .


Important: Protect the edges of the fender with adhesive tape to avoid damaging the paint.


4. Slide the fender under the windshield trim.
5. Install the fender.

* Bond the fender to the windshield frame.
* Install the fender bracket.
* Install the 7 bolts.





6. Adjust the fender.

* (I) 4.5+/-1.0 mm (0.18+/-0.04 in)
* (II) 3.5+/-0.8 mm (0.14+/-0.03 in)
* (III) 3.0+/-1.0 mm (0.19+/-0.04 in)
* (IV) 3.8+/-0.8 mm (0.15+/-0.03 in)





7. Install the fender.

Tighten the 7 bolts (arrow) to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

8. Mark the heads of the 8 bolts with paint.
9. Connect the small parts.

* Install the additional hood seal.
* Install the plastic nut.

10. Connect the guide rails.

* Install the guide rail.
* Rivet on the 4 blind rivets.

11. Install the repeater lamp.

* Connect the wiring harness plug.
* Install the repeater lamp.

12. Install the fender insulation to the A-pillar.
13. Install the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement (Service and Repair) .
14. Install the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Replacement (with Dipped Beam) (Service and Repair)Headlamp Replacement (without Dipped Beam) (Service and Repair) .
15. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Front Bumper Fascia Replacement) .