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Removal And Installation: Fender: Removal

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NOTE: LH fender shown in illustraton, RH fender similar.
    NOTE: The pin-type retainers are a one-time use item, and new pin-type retainers must be installed after removal.
  1. If equipped with an engine compartment lamp, remove the pin-type retainers and position the hood insulation aside.
    2. Fig 1: Hood Insulation Pin-Type Retainers
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  2. If equipped, release the wiring harness locators and disconnect the engine compartment lamp electrical connector.
    3. NOTE: Two technicians are needed to carry out this step.
    NOTE: Support the hood with a suitable hood support.
  3. Remove the hood.
    • Mark the hinge locations.
    • Remove the 4 hood hinge-to-hood bolts.
    4. WARNING: Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM article. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury.
    WARNING: Shut off the electrical power to the air suspension system prior to hoisting or jacking an air suspension equipped vehicle. Failure to do so may result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which may result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
  4. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to BUMPERS 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 2 ground wire bolts as required.
  8. Remove the pin-type retainer and loosen the rocker panel molding.
  9. Remove the 2 rocker panel fender bolt.
  10. Remove the rear fender bolt.
  11. Remove the rear fender brace bolt.
  12. Remove the 2 upper rear fender bolts.
  13. Remove the 2 lower front fender bolts.
  14. Remove the 2 fender-to-radiator support bolts.
  15. Remove the radiator grille opening panel bolt.
  16. Remove the fender front bolt.
  17. Remove the fender radiator grille opening panel front bolt.
    18. NOTE: On the RH fender, an assistant is needed to support the fender when removing this bolt.
  18. Remove the fender rear inner bolt and the fender.
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