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Front Fender Replacement

Fig 1: Front Fender
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Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the rocker panel molding. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement (Coupe) .
  2. Remove the bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  3. Remove the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
  4. Remove the air inlet grille panel side seal. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Side Seal Replacement .
1 Front Fender Bolt (Qty: 9)
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Tighten 
3 N.m (25 lb in)
2 Front Fender Bolt
Procedure 
Open the door to access the bolt.
Tighten 
3 N.m (25 lb in)
3 Front Fender Bolt
TIP:  The bolt is attached vertical to the fender. Simply loosen the bolt rather than remove it and risk losing it in the plenum.
Tighten 
3 N.m (25 lb in)
4 Front Fender
TIP:  Peel tape and press in place prior to new fender installation to achieve proper flushness to windshield pillar.