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Front Fender Replacement - Left




Front Fender Replacement - Left Side

Removal Procedure

Caution: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.

1. Raise and support the hood.
2. Remove the left wheelhouse panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Without GT) (Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Without GT))Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (With GT) (Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (With GT)).
4. Remove the left rocker molding. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement (Without GT) ()Rocker Panel Molding Replacement (With GT) ().
5. Remove the left headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Service and Repair).




6. Remove the front fender to rocker panel bolt (3).
7. Remove the 2 front fender to door jamb bolts (2).
8. Remove the top 3 front fender bolts (1).
9. Remove the 1 bolt (4) from the front of the left front fender.
10. Remove the left front fender (5) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution)

1. Install the front fender (5) to the vehicle. Secure the fender with the 1 bolt (4) and tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb in).
2. Install the top 3 front fender bolts (1) and tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb in).
3. Install the 2 front fender to door jamb bolts (2) and tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb in).
4. Install the front fender to rocker panel bolt (3) and tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb in).
5. Install the left headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Without GT) (Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Without GT))Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (With GT) (Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (With GT)).
7. Install the left rocker panel molding. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement (Without GT) ()Rocker Panel Molding Replacement (With GT) ().
8. Install the left wheel house panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
9. Close hood panel.

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