Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.
- Raise and support the hood.
- Remove the left fender flare. Refer to FLARE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FENDER in Exterior Trim.
- Remove the left wheelhouse panel (1). Refer to WHEELHOUSE PANEL REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the front fascia. Refer to FASCIA REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUMPER in Bumpers.
- Remove the left rocker molding. Refer to MOLDING REPLACEMENT - ROCKER PANEL in Exterior Trim.
- Remove the left headlamp assembly. Refer to HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY OR HEADLAMP BULB REPLACEMENT in Lighting Systems.
- Remove left rear inner fender splash guard.
- Remove the front fender (1) to rocker panel bolt.
- Remove the 2 front fender to door jamb (3) bolts.
- Remove the top 2 front fender bolts (1).
- Remove the 1 bolt (2) from the front of the left front fender.
- Remove the left front fender (1) from the vehicle.