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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.