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Garnish - Fender - Front - LH - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Open the LH front door and lower the front windows.
  2. Press the brake pedal to turn on drive rails.
  3. Use the center display to set the air suspension ride height to "Very High".
  4. Use the center display to set the air suspension into "Jack Mode".
  5. Turn the steering wheel fully to the right.
  6. Remove the clip that attaches the LH front liner cover to the wheel arch liner, and then remove the cover from the vehicle.
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    Figure 1. Inside view of the liner cover. Note the tabs (x8)

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  7. HW3 vehicles only:  Remove the clips (x2) that attach the front lower portion of the LH front wheel arch liner to the vehicle, and then move the liner away from LH front fender garnish.
    NOTE: This will allow access to remove the lower garnish bolts.
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  8. HW4 vehicles only:  Remove the clips (x3) and bolt that attach the LH front wheel liner to the valence, and then move the liner away from the LH front fender garnish.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • T30 socket
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  9. Remove the bolts (x2) and release the tab that attach the LH front fender garnish to the vehicle.

    1.5 N.m (1.1 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket
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  10. Starting from the rear, release the clips (x5) and tabs (x9) that attach the LH front fender garnish to the vehicle, disconnect the electrical connector, and then remove the garnish from the vehicle.
    NOTE: Release the connector lock before disconnecting the electrical connector.
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  11. Remove the screw that attaches the LH front wheel fairing to the fender garnish, and then remove the fairing from the garnish.

    1.5 N.m (1.1 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T25 bit
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
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