Front Inner Fender Replacement (2-Door)
Front Inner Fender Replacement
2-door (Except Si model)
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the body.
1. Remove the front inner fender (A).
-1 On the back of the wheel arch, remove the screws (B), and remove the front splash guard (C) (Canada models).
-2 From under the front bumper (D), remove the clips (E, F) and the bolt (G) which secure the splash shield (H) and the front inner fender to the front bumper.
-3 From the wheel arch, remove the clips (I, J, K) securing the front inner fender (and splash shield) to the body.
-4 Release the hook (L) of the splash shield, then remove the front inner fender.
-4 NOTE: To release the clips E, F, and I, pry up on the center pin at the notch (M).
2. Install the inner fender in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.
2-door (Si model/For Some '08-09 Models)
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the body.
1. Remove the front inner fender (A).
-1 On the back of the wheel arch, remove the screws (B), and remove the front splash guard (C) (Canada models).
-2 From under the front bumper (D), remove the clips (E, F), which secure the splash shield (G) and the front inner fender to the front bumper. Then remove the bolt (H), which secures the front strake (I) to the bumper and the inner fender.
-3 From the wheel arch, remove the clips (J, K, L) securing the front inner fender (and splash shield) to the body.
-4 Release the hook (M) of the splash shield, then remove the front inner fender.
-4 NOTE: To release the clips E, F, and J, pry up on the center pin at the notch (N).
2. Install the inner fender in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips and the hook into place securely.