Front Fender: Service and Repair

Front Fender Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the front fender liner. Refer to Fender Liner Replacement (Service and Repair) .

Notice: Refer to Tape Corners of Panel Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Remove the rear front fender lower mounting bolt (2) which secures the fender (1).




3. Gently push down on the front bumper fascia (3) in order to gain access to fender lower mounting bolt (2).
4. Remove the fender lower mounting bolt (2) which secures the fender (1).




5. Open the front door in order to gain access to the fender to door jamb mounting bolt (1).
6. Remove the fender to door jamb mounting bolt (1) which secures the fender (2).




7. Remove the following components from the vehicle:

1. The 3 mounting bolts (1)
2. The front fender (2)






Important: Use care not to gouge or damage the body or paint when removing the mound of adhesive.


8. Using a flat bladed tool or scraper gently remove the mound of adhesive (2) located below the windshield pillar (1) from the body



Installation Procedure






Important: Application of a mound of urethane is essential in order to achieve proper height of this area of the fender and provide stability.


1. Apply a 15 mm (0.59 in) mound of an OEM approved windshield urethane adhesive or equivalent (2) in the same spot where the previous mound was removed from on the body.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the front fender (2) to the vehicle. Secure the fender with 3 mounting bolts (1) along the top of the fender (2).

Tighten the fender upper mounting bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).





3. Install the fender to door jamb mounting bolt (1).

Tighten the fender to door jamb mounting bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

4. Close the front door.




5. Gently push down on the front bumper fascia (3) in order to gain access to install the fender lower mounting bolt (2).
6. Install the fender lower mounting bolt (2).

Tighten the fender lower mounting bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).





7. Install the rear front fender lower mounting bolt (2).

Tighten the rear front fender lower mounting bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

8. Install the front fender liner. Refer to Fender Liner Replacement (Service and Repair) .
9. Inspect the front fender (1) for proper clearance, flushness, and alignment. Refer to Body Panel Adjustment (Adjustments) and Door Adjustment () in Doors.