Front Upper Fender: Removing

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

Fig 1: Identifying Front Upper Fender And Bolts

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-- Loosen the front wheel housing liner in the rear section.

-- 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 corresponding plenum chamber cover, refer to PLENUM CHAMBER COVER .

-- Remove the bolts -2-.

-- Carefully remove the front upper fender -1- in the direction of -arrow-.