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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Fig 1: Remove/Install The Fender Liner To Mud Guard Bolts
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  4. Remove the fender liner to mud guard bolts (2).
  5. Remove the fender liner clips (1).
  6. Fig 2: Remove/Install The Fender Liner Nuts
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  7. Remove the fender liner nuts (2) and screws (1).
  8. Remove the fascia grille. Refer to Fascia Grille Replacement (Notchback) or Fascia Grille Replacement (Hatchback) .
  9. Remove the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Hatchback) or Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Notchback) .
  10. Remove the left side of the air inlet panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
  11. Remove the side marker lamps. Refer to Front Side Marker Lamp Replacement .
  12. Fig 3: Remove/Install The Upper Fender Bolts
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  13. Remove the upper fender bolts (1).
  14. Fig 4: Remove/Install The Bolt At The Base Of The Windshield Pillar
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  15. Open the front door. Remove the bolt at the base of the windshield pillar (1).
  16. Fig 5: Remove/Install The Bolt At The Base Of The Fender
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  17. Remove the bolt (1) at the base of the fender.
  18. Fig 6: Remove/Install The Front Fender Bolts
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  19. Remove the front fender bolts (1).
  20. Remove the fender (2) from the vehicle.