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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2011COLORADO 4WD L5-3.7LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEFENDERFRONT FENDERSERVICE AND REPAIR
2011 Chevrolet Colorado 4WD L5-3.7L
Front Fender: Service and Repair
2011 Chevrolet Colorado 4WD L5-3.7LSECTION Service and Repair
Front Fender Replacement
Removal Procedure
Caution: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.
1. Apply protective tape to the front edge of the front door and the rear edge of the front bumper fascia.
2. Remove the wheelhouse panel. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the side hood bumper from the vehicle.
4. Remove the bolt that retains the fender reinforcement (2) and the fender (1) to the vehicle.
5. Remove the fender reinforcement (2).
6. Remove the remaining bolts that retain the fender to the vehicle.
7. Remove the fender from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Position the fender to the vehicle.
2. Install the fender reinforcement (2) to the fender (1).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
3. Install the bolts that retain the fender to the vehicle and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
4. Install the hood bumper to the vehicle.
5. Install the wheelhouse panel. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Remove the protective tape.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.