Removal and Installation

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Support the hood using a prop rod.
Disconnect the hood lift.

Fig 1: Locating Hood Lift
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Remove the headlamps and turn signals. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING .
Remove the screws at the lower edge of the front fender securing the splash shield.

Fig 2: Locating Front Fender Lower Edge Screws
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Remove the running board, if so equipped. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Remove the pushpins at the rear lower edge of the front fender.
Remove the bolts securing the lower rear of the front fender.

Fig 3: Locating Bolts Securing Lower Rear Of Front Fender
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Remove the fender-to-radiator grille opening support retaining bolts.

Fig 4: Locating Fender-To-Radiator Grille Opening Support Retaining Bolts
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Remove the fender-to-radiator support retaining screws.

Fig 5: Locating Fender-To-Radiator Support Retaining Screws
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Open the door, then remove the fender retaining bolts.

Fig 6: Locating Fender Retaining Bolts
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Remove the upper fender retaining bolts.

Fig 7: Locating Upper Fender Retaining Bolts
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Remove the hood support bolt.

Fig 8: Locating Hood Support Bolt
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Remove the front fender.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.