Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the fender to the vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the bolts to the fender at the front compartment side rail.
Tighten

Tighten the fender to front compartment side rail bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

Fig 1: Installing Bolts To Fender At Front Compartment Side Rail
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Install the bolts to the fender at the rocker panel.
Tighten

Tighten the fender to rocker panel bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

Fig 2: Installing Bolts To Fender At Rocker Panel
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Install the bolts to the fender at the door hinge pillar.
Tighten

Tighten the fender to door hinge pillar bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 3: Installing Bolts To Fender At Door Hinge Pillar
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Install the bolts to the fender at the lower engine compartment side rail.
Tighten

Tighten the fender to engine compartment side rail bolts to 8 N.m (70 lb in).
Install the washer solvent container to the right fender. Refer to WASHER SOLVENT CONTAINER REPLACEMENT .
Install the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
Install the hood hinge. Refer to Hood Hinge Replacement .
Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
Install the rocker finish panel. Refer to MOLDING REPLACEMENT -- ROCKER PANEL .
Remove the protective tape.

Fig 4: Installing Bolts To Fender At Lower Engine Compartment Side Rail
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.