LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2002 >> Blazer 4D Utility, 4WD, Part Time >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 1645 (Body Front End) >> Repair Instructions >> Fender Replacement-Front-Right (New Style Chevrolet) >> Installation Procedure

Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sierra, 2003 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2003 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Position the fender to vehicle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the rear lower fender bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the rear lower fender bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Rear Lower Fender Bolt
    G01579024Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the fender to radiator support bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the radiator support bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Installing Fender To Radiator Support Bolts
    G01579025Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Fasten the right front grille clip to the fender.
    Fig 3: Installing Right Front Grille Clip To Fender
    G01579026Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the fender to door hinge bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the door hinge bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    Fig 4: Installing Fender To Door Hinge Bolts
    G01579027Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the fender to upper cowl bracket bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the upper cowl bracket bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    Fig 5: Installing Fender To Upper Cowl Bracket Bolt
    G01579028Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the push-in retainers (2) in order to attach the wheelhouse panel (1) to the fender (3).
    Fig 6: Installing Push-In Retainers
    G01579029Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the wheelhouse panel bracket, if equipped.

    Tighten 

    1. Tighten the wheelhouse panel bracket nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the wheelhouse panel bracket bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  9. Install the right side battery tray, if equipped refer to BATTERY TRAY REPLACEMENT .
  10. Install the coolant surge tank. Refer to SURGE TANK REPLACEMENT .
  11. Install the air filter housing. Refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY .
    Fig 7: Wheelhouse Panel Bracket, Nuts & Bolts
    G01579030Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the right fender to cowl support brace, if equipped.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the cowl support brace bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  13. Install the right hood spring assembly. Refer to Hood Link Replacement   .
  14. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement   . 
    Fig 8: Installing Right Fender To Cowl Support Brace
    G01579031Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the right outboard cowl vent grille trim piece.
  16. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE (SINGLE BATTERY) or BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE (AUXILIARY BATTERY) .
    Fig 9: Installing Right Outboard Cowl Vent Grille Trim Piece
    G01579032Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals