Front Fender: Service and Repair
Fender
Removal and Installation
Both fenders
1. Remove the front bumper cover.
2. Remove the fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to Fender Splash Shield .
3. NOTE: The rocker panel pin-type retainers are one-time-use only. New pin-type retainers must be installed.
Remove the 4 front rocker panel pin-type retainers and position the rocker panel aside.
4. Remove the 2 lower fender bolts.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
5. Remove the front fender bolt.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
6. Remove the rear fender bolt through the door opening.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
7. Remove the front bumper cover bracket bolts.
8. Remove the front bumper cover bracket.
Right fender
9. Disconnect the hood ajar switch.
Both fenders
10. Remove the 4 upper fender bolts and the fender.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.