Front Fender Replacement (Left)

Front Fender Replacement (Left)

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, if equipped.
2. Remove the link assembly from the fender.
3. Remove the outboard cowl grille section.
4. Remove the hood.
5. Remove the battery and the battery tray, if equipped.
6. Remove the windshield washer reservoir.
7. Remove the electrical connector.
8. Remove the hood release cable from the clip on the fender.
9. Remove the wiring harness from the clips.
10. Remove the auxiliary battery relay, if equipped.




11. Remove the bolts (5) holding the fender (4) to the wheelhouse (3).




12. Remove the bolt (6) holding the fender to the rocker assembly.
13. Open the door.
14. Remove the bolts (1) holding the fender to the door hinges.
15. Remove the bolts holding the fender to the radiator support (9).
16. Remove the fender from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure

1. Install the fender to the vehicle.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the bolts to the radiator support (12).

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

3. Open the door.
4. Install the bolts and the nuts holding the fender to the door hinges.

Tighten the fender bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).





5. Install the bolt (6) and the nut from the fender to the rocker assembly.

Tighten the fender bolts (6) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

6. Install the bolt by reaching up behind the wheelhouse.




7. Install the bolts (5) through the wheelhouse to the fender.
8. Install the auxiliary battery relay if equipped.
9. Install the wiring harness into the clip on the fender.
10. Install the hood release cable into the clips.
11. Install the windshield washer reservoir.
12. Install the battery and the tray, if equipped.
13. Install the hood link assembly.




14. Install the outboard cowl grille section (1).
15. Install the hood to the vehicle.
16. Inspect the fender for proper clearance.
17. Connect the battery negative cable.