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).
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).





Note: 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

Note: Observe protective wax corrosion protection measures.

1. When replacing the fender, seal cavity.

Note: 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).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

Note: 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 Nm (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).
15. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Front Bumper Fascia Replacement).