Installation Procedure
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- Install the flare molding to the fender.
- Install 1 screw through the flare to the center of the fender.
- Install the nuts to the flare molding studs inside the fender.
Do not tighten.
- Install the flare to fender retaining screws.
Do not tighten.
- Install the fender to the vehicle. Refer to FENDER REPLACEMENT -- FRONT in Body Front End.
- Loosely install the nuts securing the lower flare molding to the front bumper assemble.
- Rotate the tire to obtain minimum clearance between the tire and the flare molding.
- Shift the bumper forward in the adjustment slots until a minimum of 4 mm is obtained between the rear edge of the flare molding and the front of the tire.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Tighten all of the bumper fasteners.
Tighten
- Tighten the bumper bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Tighten the flare to fender nuts to 1.6 N.m (14 lb in).
- Tighten the flare to bumper nuts to 1.6 N.m (14 lb in).
- Tighten the flare to the fender screws to 1.6 N.m (14 lb in).