Front Fender Replacement (Hatchback)

Front Fender Replacement (Hatchback)

Removal Procedure





Notice: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Notice (Vehicle Damage Warnings).

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the bolts and the splash shield.




4. Remove the screws underneath the front bumper fascia.




5. Remove the screw securing the front bumper fascia to the fender.
6. Remove the bolts at the base of the fender.




7. Open the front door. Remove the bolt at the base of the Windshield Pillar.




8. Open the hood.
9. Remove the headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement (Notchback) (Service and Repair)Headlamp Replacement (Hatchback) (Service and Repair).
10. Remove the bolts along the top of the fender.
11. Remove the fender.


Installation Procedure




1. Install the headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement (Notchback) (Service and Repair)Headlamp Replacement (Hatchback) (Service and Repair).
2. Install the fender.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

3. Install the bolts along the top of the fender.

Tighten the upper fender bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




4. Install the bolt at the base of the windshield pillar.

Tighten the fender-to-windshield pillar bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in).




5. Install the bolts at the base of the fender.

Tighten the lower fender bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




6. Secure the fender to the front bumper fascia with the screw.

Tighten the front bumper fascia screw to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).

7. Secure the fender behind the front bumper fascia with the screws.

Tighten the fender screws to 4 N.m (35 lb in).




8. Install the splash shield with the screws.

Tighten the splash shield screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).

9. Install the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
10. Lower the vehicle.