Cover, Removing

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-- Loosen the cover -1- gradually from the grommets -2- -arrow a-.

-- Loosen the cover -1- from the grommet -2- -arrow b-.

-- Remove the cover between the fender and hood.

Fender, Removing

NOTE:

The following describes the removal and installation of the left fender. Removing and installing the right fender is identical.

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-- Remove the front wheel housing liner. Refer to FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to BUMPER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- If equipped on the right side, loosen the washer fluid reservoir. Refer to WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Release and remove the trim molding hook.

-- Remove the noise insulation -4-.

-- Remove the bolts -2-.

-- Remove the fender -1-.