Removal And Installation: Fender: Installation
- Position the fender and loosely install all the fender bolts finger tight.
- Tighten the rear upper fender bolt.
- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
- Tighten the front fender bolt on the edge of the fender apron panel.
- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
- Close the hood carefully and adjust the clearance between the hood and the fender.
- Open the hood and tighten the front upper fender bolt.
- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
- Adjust the fender-to-door alignment and tighten the lower inner fender bolt.
- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
- Adjust the width of the clearance with the door and tighten the rocker panel fender bolt.
- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
- Check the clearances and tighten the remaining upper fender bolt.
- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
- Open the door half way and tighten the upper inner fender bolt.
- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
- Install the fender insulator.
- Install the headlamp assembly. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING .
- On the RH side, install the windshield washer reservoir. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
- Adjust the hood bump stop rubbers. For additional information, refer to HOOD ALIGNMENT .
- Install the fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to FENDER SPLASH SHIELD .
- Install the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to BUMPERS .
NOTE:
The vehicle must be standing on level ground. The door must be fully closed with uniform clearances with the A-pillar, the rear side door and the body rocker panel.