Front Fender: Removing

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NOTE: The following describes removing and installing the left front fender. Removing and installing right front fender is identical.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Fender, Bolts And Nut

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-- Remove the front wheel housing liner, refer to FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

-- Remove the noise insulation between the front fender and the longitudinal member, if equipped, refer to -item 6-.

-- Remove the noise insulation bar piece, if equipped, from the wheel housing, refer to -item 5-.

-- Remove the fender end plate, refer to Front Fender End Plate .

-- Remove the front bumper cover, refer to FRONT BUMPER COVER .

-- Remove the guide from the front bumper cover, refer to GUIDES AND BRACKETS OVERVIEW .

-- Remove the bolts -2- and nut -3-.

-- Carefully remove the front fender -1-.