Removal and Installation
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- For the LH fender, disconnect the hood release cable hold-down pin-type retainer from the LH fender.
- For the RH fender, remove the battery tray from the RH fender. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- Remove the headlamp assembly. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING .
- Remove the front bumper. For additional information, refer to BUMPERS .
- Remove the fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to FENDER SPLASH SHIELD .
- If equipped, remove the running boards.
- Remove the lower front fender bolt cover pin-type retainer and remove the cover.
- Remove the lower front fender bolt.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
- Remove the lower rear fender bolts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Carefully cut the expandable foam holding the baffle on the inside seam as well as the expandable foam covering the front fender inner rear bolt.
- Remove the front fender inner rear bolt.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Disconnect the upper corner cowl panel clip from the front fender.
- Open the door, remove the upper rear fender bolt.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
- Remove the top 3 front fender bolts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Remove the front fender.
- Reverse the removal procedure.
- Transfer parts as necessary.
- Reseal the area around the baffle using Flexible Foam Repair or equivalent.