Front Inner Fender Replacement

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Front Inner Fender Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Honda Odyssey and 2005 Honda Odyssey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
  • Take care not to scratch the body.
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Remove the front inner fender (A).
    1. -1 With splash guard: On the back of the wheel arch, remove the screws (B), then remove the splash guard (C).
    2. -2 Without splash guard: On the back of the wheel arch, remove the screws (D).
    3. -3 From under the front bumper (E), remove the bolt (F) securing the front bumper and front inner fender, and remove the clips (G) securing the front splash shield (H) and front inner fender, and remove the clip (I) securing the front inner fender on the body.
    4. -4 From the wheel arch, remove the clips (J, K, L) securing the front inner fender and front fender fairing (M) on the body, then pull out the stay clip (N).
    5. -5 Pull out the front inner fender.
    Fig 1: Removing Front Inner Fender
    G03706214Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Install the inner fender in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Check the clips for damage or stress-whitening, and replace them with new one.
    • Push the clips into place securely.
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