Front Fender Liner: Service and Repair

Front Fender Liner Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Drill out the plastic rivets from the front fascia extension corner to front fender liner, if equipped.




2. Remove the screws from the front fender liner at the front bumper fascia.




3. Remove the nut from the stud at the rear of the front fender liner.




4. Remove the bolt from the front tab of the front fender liner at the lower engine compartment side rail.




5. Remove the screws from the front fender liner.
6. Drill out the plastic rivet from the front rocker panel to front fender liner, if equipped.
7. Remove the front fender liner.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the fender liner to the fender, over the stud and behind the rocker molding.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the nut to the stud at the rear of the front fender liner.

Tighten the front fender liner stud nut to 4 N.m (35 lb in).




3. Install the screws to the front fender liner at the front bumper fascia.

Tighten the front fender liner to front bumper fascia screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).




4. Install the screws to the front fender liner.

Tighten the front fender liner screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

5. Using a new plastic rivet, install the plastic rivet to the rocker panel and front fender liner, if equipped.




6. Install the bolt to the front tab of the front fender liner at the lower engine compartment side rail.

Tighten the front fender liner to rear of fender bolt to 7 N.m (61 lb in).




7. Using new plastic rivets, install the plastic rivets to the front fascia extension corner and front fender liner.