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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 right wheelhouse panel (1). Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Without GT) or Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (With GT) .
  4. Remove the right rocker molding. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement (Without GT) or Rocker Panel Molding Replacement (With GT) .
  5. Remove the right headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement .
  6. Fig 2: Identifying Rocker Panel, Door Jamb & Front Fender Bolts
    GM2045206Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the front fender to rocker panel bolt (3).
  8. Remove the 2 front fender to door jamb bolts (2).
  9. Remove the top 3 front fender bolts (1).
  10. Remove the 1 bolt (4) from the front of the right front fender.
  11. Remove the right front fender (5) from the vehicle.