Installation Procedure

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

Position the front fender to the vehicle.
CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the front fender upper bolts to the fender.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 1: Installing Front Fender Upper Bolts
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Install the front fender lower bolts to the fender.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 2: Installing Front Fender Lower Bolts
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Install the front fender front brace bolt (2) to the body.
Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 3: Installing Front Fender Front Brace Bolt
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Install the front bumper fascia to fender retainers to the front fender.
Install the fascia to fender bolts to the fender.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install the front fender rear brace bolt (2) to the fender.
Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 4: Installing Front Fender Rear Brace Bolt

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Install the rocker panel molding. Refer to MOLDING REPLACEMENT -- ROCKER PANEL .
Install the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
Install the hood hinge to the side of the vehicle that the fender was replaced on. Refer to Hood Hinge Replacement .
Remove the tape from the edges of the fender and adjacent panels.
Close the hood.