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Removal Procedure

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    NOTE: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.
  1. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
  2. Remove the side hood bumper. Refer to Hood Bumper Replacement - Side .
  3. Remove the side rear seal. Refer to Seal Replacement - Hood Rear Side .
  4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  5. Remove the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
  6. Remove the fender lower bracket bolts (1).
    Fig 1: Removing Fender Lower Bracket Bolts
    GM282272Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the fender lower bracket (4).
  8. On Chevrolet vehicles, remove the front side marker lamp. Refer to Park/Turn Signal Lamp Replacement (Pontiac) .
  9. Remove the front fascia from the fender. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper (Chevrolet) or Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper (Pontiac) in Bumpers.
  10. Remove the fender insulator retainers (2).
  11. Remove the fender insulators (1).
    Fig 2: Removing Fender Insulator Retainers
    GM282269Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the fender center bracket bolts (2).
  13. Remove the fender center bracket (1).
    Fig 3: Removing Fender Center Bracket Bolts
    GM282270Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the hood hinge. Refer to Hood Hinge Replacement .
  15. Remove the fender bolts (1).
  16. Remove the fender (3).
    Fig 4: Removing Fender Bolts
    GM282272Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.