Removal Procedure

Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation

{Left Side} Front Wheelhouse Liner - Remove

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Front Compartment Splash Shield Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (2) - Remove [13x]
Front Wheelhouse Liner Retainer (3) - Remove
Front Wheelhouse Liner (4) - Remove

{Right Side} Front Wheelhouse Liner - Remove

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Front Compartment Splash Shield Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

Engine Front Splash Shield Retainer (2) - Remove
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (3) - Remove [13x]
Front Wheelhouse Liner Retainer (4) - Remove
Front Wheelhouse Liner (5) - Remove

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Apply two layers of masking tape around the front wheel opening molding (2) to prevent paint damage.
Front Wheel Opening Molding Clip (1) - Release [17x]
1. Working from the inside fender flange area, disengage the retainers from the front fender and front bumper fascia.
Front Wheel Opening Molding (2) - Remove
Remove the masking tape.
Remove any remaining adhesive residue.
1. Remove any remaining adhesive residue with a 50/50 mixture by volume of isopropyl alcohol and clean drinkable water. Wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-free towel.
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Front Bumper Fascia (1) - Remove - Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation
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Front Fender Rear Air Inlet Seal Retainer (1) - Remove
Front Fender Rear Air Inlet Seal (2) - Remove
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Apply two layers of masking tape around the top edge of the service part to prevent paint damage.
Using a suitable plastic trim tool, carefully release the air inlet grille panel extension clips.
Remove the air inlet grille panel extension (1) from the air inlet grille panel and upper front fender.
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Headlamp Bolt (1) - Remove
Front Bumper Fascia Guide Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
Front Bumper Fascia Guide (3) - Remove
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Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
Rear Tire Front Air Deflector (2) - Remove
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Partially remove and reposition the rear wheelhouse liner (1).
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Using a suitable tool, remove the rear side door below belt auxiliary weatherstrip retainers.
Rear Side Door Below Belt Rear Auxiliary Weatherstrip (1) - Remove
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Using an appropriate trim tool, release the rocker panel molding retainers (1) and pull the rocker panel molding (2) away from the body side outer panel.
Rocker Panel Molding (2) - Remove
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Front Fender Insulator Retainer (1) - Remove
Pull the front fender insulator (2) down and out from the front fender.
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Front Fender Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
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Front Fender Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
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Front Fender Bolt (1) - Remove
Front Fender Bolt (2) - Loosen
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Front Fender Nut (1) - Remove
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Front Fender (1) - Remove
Remove the masking tape.
Remove any remaining adhesive residue with a 50/50 mixture by volume of isopropyl alcohol and clean drinkable water. Wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-free towel.