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Removal & Installation: Fender: Removal

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NOTE: LH fender shown in illustration, RH fender similar.
  1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article.
  2. Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to Cowl Panel Grille .
    3. NOTE: Support the hood with a suitable hood support.
    NOTE: Two technicians are needed to carry out this step.
  3. Mark both hinge locations, remove the 4 hood hinge-to-hood bolts and remove the hood.
  4. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION article.
  5. Remove the fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to Fender Splash Shield - LH  or Fender Splash Shield - RH .
    6. NOTE: Slide the wiring trough forward to release the trough locator from the fender.
  6. Remove the 2 screws and position the wiring trough and the hood release cable aside.
  7. Remove the ground wire bolts as required.
  8. Remove the 2 pin-type retainers and loosen the rocker panel molding.
  9. Remove the 2 rocker panel fender bolts.
    • If equipped, note the spacer locations.
  10. Remove the rear fender bolt.
  11. Remove the 2 upper rear fender bolts.
  12. Remove the 3 lower front fender bolts.
  13. Remove the fender brace bolt.
  14. Remove the 2 upper front fender bolts.
    15. NOTE: An assistant is needed to support the fender when removing this bolt on the RH fender.
  15. Remove the rear inner fender bolt and the fender.
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