Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the fender (3).

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

Fig 1: Installing Fender Bolts

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Install the fender bolts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the fender bolts to 7 N.m (62 lb in).
Install the hood hinge. Refer to Hood Hinge Replacement .
Install the fender center bracket (1).
Install the fender center bracket bolts (2) to the body.
Tighten: Tighten the fender center bracket bolts to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
Install the fender center bracket bolts (2) to the fender (3).
Tighten: Tighten the fender center bracket bolts to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

Fig 2: Installing Fender Center Bracket Bolts
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Install the fender insulator (1).
Install the fender insulator retainers (2).

Fig 3: Installing Fender Insulator
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Install the front fascia to the fender. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper (Chevrolet) or Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper (Pontiac) in Bumpers.
On Chevrolet vehicles, install the front side marker lamp. Refer to Park/Turn Signal Lamp Replacement (Pontiac) .
Install the fender lower bracket (4).
Install the fender lower bracket bolt (1) to the radiator side support.
Tighten: Tighten the fender lower bracket bolt to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
Install the fender lower bracket bolt (1) to the fender.
Tighten: Tighten the fender lower bracket bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

Fig 4: Installing Fender Lower Bracket Bolt
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Install the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Install the side hood bumper. Refer to Hood Bumper Replacement - Side .
Install the side rear seal. Refer to Seal Replacement - Hood Rear Side .
Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .