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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Body Panel
    GM431898Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.
  1. Raise and support the hood.
  2. Remove the left fender flare. Refer to Front Fender Flare Replacement .
  3. Remove the left wheelhouse panel (1). Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement .
  4. Remove the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  5. Remove the left rocker molding. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement (Accessory Molding) or Rocker Panel Molding Replacement (Production Molding) .
  6. Remove the left headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement .
  7. Remove left rear inner fender splash guard.
  8. Fig 2: Remove/Install Front Fender
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  9. Remove the front fender (1) to rocker panel bolt.
  10. Fig 3: Front Fender Door Jam Bolts
    GM239359Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the 2 front fender to door jamb (3) bolts.
  12. Fig 4: Top Front Fender bolts
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  13. Remove the top 2 front fender bolts (1).
  14. Fig 5: Left Front Fender Bolt
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  15. Remove the 1 bolt (2) from the front of the left front fender.
  16. Remove the left front fender (1) from the vehicle.