Front Fender Fairing Replacement

NOTE:

Remove the front inner fender as needed (see FRONT INNER FENDER REPLACEMENT ).
Open the front door. Remove the upper clip, and from inside the door, remove the lower clip securing the front fender fairing (A) and the front fender (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Front Fender Fairing And Front Fender Clips
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From the wheel arch, release the clips (A, B) securing the front fender fairing (C).
NOTE: Be careful not to bend the front initiator mounting bracket (D) on the front initiator (E).

Fig 2: Identifying Front Fender Fairing, Clips, Front Initiator Mounting Bracket And Front Initiator
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Turn the front fender fairing (A) to pass it by the front initiator (B), lower the fender fairing, then remove it.
NOTE: Be careful not to bend the bracket (C) on the front initiator.

Fig 3: Removing Front Fender Fairing
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Install the fender fairing in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Before installing the clips in the door opening area, install the front fender fairing (A) to the front fender (B) properly as shown.
- Push the clips into place securely.
Fig 4: Installing Fender Fairing
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