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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Body Panel
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    NOTE: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.
  1. Raise and support the hood.
  2. Remove the left fender flare. Refer to Flare Replacement - Front Fender .
  3. Remove the left wheelhouse panel (1). Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement  .
  4. Remove the front fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper in Bumpers.
  5. Remove the left rocker molding. Refer to Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel (Production Molding)Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel (Accessory Molding) .
  6. Remove the left headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  7. Remove left rear inner fender splash guard.
  8. Fig 2: Remove/Install Front Fender
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  9. Remove the front fender (1) to rocker panel bolt.
  10. Fig 3: Front Fender Door Jam Bolts
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  11. Remove the 2 front fender to door jamb (3) bolts.
  12. Fig 4: Top Front Fender bolts
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  13. Remove the top 2 front fender bolts (1).
  14. Fig 5: Left Front Fender Bolt
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  15. Remove the 1 bolt (2) from the front of the left front fender.
  16. Remove the left front fender (1) from the vehicle.