Body and Paint

Removal and Installation - Fender

12steps
~72min
3/5difficulty
0102030405097N·mlb·ft
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Removal

  1. Remove the hood panel grille.
    Refer to Hood Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
  2. Remove the front fender splash shield.
    Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
  3. Remove the headlamp assembly.
    Refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
  4. Remove the bolts.
    Torque: 80 lb-in (9 N·m)
  5. Remove the front door.
    Refer to: Front Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
  6. Remove the bolt.
    Torque: 80 lb-in (9 N·m)
  7. Remove the fender deflector.
  8. Remove the bolt.
    Torque: 80 lb-in (9 N·m)
  9. Remove the bolts.
    Torque: 80 lb-in (9 N·m)
  10. Remove the bolts.
    Torque: 80 lb-in (9 N·m)
  11. Remove the fender.
  12. If equipped
    Remove the fender insulation.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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