Installation Procedure

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Apply Structural foam 3M™ NVH Dampening Material or Sem Panel Vibration Control Material or equivalent to the front compartment side rail baffle (1).
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Front Fender (1) - Install
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CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Front Fender Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
Front Fender Nut (2) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Headlamp Bolt (3) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
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Headlamp Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Front Fender Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
Front Fender Bolt (3) - Tighten - Fastener Specifications
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Position the rocker panel molding (1) to the vehicle and seat the upper rocker panel molding retainers into the body side outer panel.
Seat the lower rocker panel molding retainers into the body side outer panel.
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Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
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Rocker Panel Molding Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
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Front Bumper Fascia Guide (2) - Install

NOTE:

The final torque on the front bumper fascia guide bolt (1) is to be applied during the front bumper fascia removal and installation procedure.

Front Bumper Fascia Guide Bolt (1) - Install and hand tighten [2x]
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Front Fender Insulator (2) - Install
Front Fender Insulator Retainer (1) - Install
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Front Wheelhouse Liner (1) - Install
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Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
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Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Aluminum Wheel)
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Hood Rear Outer Air Inlet Seal (2) - Install [2x]
Hood Rear Outer Air Inlet Seal Retainer (1) - Install
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Air Inlet Grille Panel Extension (1) - Install [2x]
Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces.
Using a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and clean drinkable water with a clean towel, remove any left over adhesive residue from the masking tape.
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Front Bumper Fascia (2) - Install - Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation (with WTX) , or Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation (with RC1)