Removal And Installation

LH or RH fenders 

1. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to BUMPERS article.
2. Remove the fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to Fender Splash Shield .
3. If equipped, remove the rocker panel molding. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.

RH fender 

4. Remove the antenna mast and the antenna base fender grommet.
Fig 1: Identifying Antenna Mast And Antenna Base Fender Grommet
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LH or RH fenders 

5. Remove the 2 lower rear fender bolts.
   • To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
Fig 2: Identifying Lower Rear Fender Bolts
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NOTE: The front door must be open to gain access to the upper rear fender bolt.
6. Remove the upper rear fender bolt.
   • To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
Fig 3: Identifying Upper Rear Fender Bolt
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7. Remove the lower front fender bolts.
   • To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
Fig 4: Identifying lower Front Fender Bolts
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NOTE: On the RH side, the antenna base is mounted to the body inside the fender opening. The RH fender must be lifted over the base during removal.
8. Remove the 3 upper fender bolts and the front fender.
   • To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
Fig 5: Identifying Upper Fender Bolts
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9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.