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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. Apply tape to fender and adjacent surfaces.
  2. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
  3. Remove the hood hinge. Refer to Hood Hinge Replacement .
  4. Remove the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
  5. Remove the washer solvent container from the right fender. Refer to WASHER SOLVENT CONTAINER REPLACEMENT in Wipers/Washer Systems.
    Fig 1: Removing Fender To Door Hinge Pillar Bolts
    G01831752Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the rocker finish panel. Refer to MOLDING REPLACEMENT - ROCKER PANEL in Exterior Trim.
  7. Remove the bolts from the fender at the door hinge pillar.
  8. Remove the bolts from the fender at the rocker panel.
    Fig 2: Removing Bolts From Fender At Door Hinge Pillar & Rocker Panel
    G01831753Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the bolts from the fender at the front compartment side rail.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolts From Fender At Front Compartment Side Rail
    G01831754Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the bolts from the fender at the lower engine compartment side rail.
  11. Remove the fender from the vehicle.
    Fig 4: Removing Bolts From Fender At Lower Engine Compartment Side Rail
    G01831755Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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