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Front Fender Replacement - Right Side (GMC)

Fig 1: Front Fender - Right Side (GMC)
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Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement (GMC)
  2. Remove the front fender rear upper brace. Refer to Front Fender Rear Upper Brace Replacement .
  3. Remove the air cleaner bracket. Refer to Air Cleaner Bracket Replacement .
  4. Remove the coolant reservoir bottle from the right fender and set it aside. Do not open the cooling system. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (L83 L86) .
  5. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  6. Remove the right hood hinge. Refer to Hood Hinge Replacement .
  7. Remove the right wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (GMC) .
  8. Remove the right hand side assist step. Refer to Assist Step Replacement (Step Pad - BRS)Assist Step Replacement (Assembly - BRS)Assist Step Replacement (BVE-Short Wheel Base)Assist Step Replacement (BVE-Long Wheel Base)
1 Right Fender Bolts (Qty: 4)
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Tighten 
25 N.m (18 lb ft)
NOTE:

Apply threadlock compound to the bolts.

2 Right Fender Inner Panel Bolts (Qty 4)
Tighten 
25 N.m (18 lb ft)
3 Battery Tray Nut
Tighten 
9 N.m (80 lb in)
4 Surge Tank Nut
Tighten 
9 N.m (80 lb in)
5 Right Fender Assembly
Procedure 
Transfer any necessary additional parts as needed.