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Removal Procedure

  1. Apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.
  2. Remove the headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement .
  3. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
  4. Remove the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
  5. Remove the rocker panel molding. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement .
    6. Fig 1: Removing & Installing Bolts Securing Lower Front Portion To Vehicle
    GM894342Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the bolts (1) securing the lower front portion of the front fender to the vehicle.
    7. Fig 2: Removing & Installing Bolts Securing Lower Rear Portion To Vehicle
    GM895004Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the bolts (1) securing the lower rear portion of the front fender to the vehicle.
    8. Fig 3: Removing & Installing Bolts Securing Upper Portion To Vehicle
    GM791899Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the bolt (2) securing the upper rear portion of the front fender to the vehicle.
    9. Fig 4: Removing & Installing Inside Of Fender-To-Door Pillar Bolt
    GM791900Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Loosen the bolt on the inside of fender to door pillar.
  10. Remove shield from upper portion of fender by depressing tabs (battery side only).
    Fig 5: Removing & Installing Bolts Securing Upper Portion To Vehicle
    GM791899Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Remove the bolts (1) securing the upper portion of the front fender to the vehicle.

  11. Remove the front fender from the vehicle.
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