Left Front Fender Liner: Installation

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation
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  1. Position the fender liner to the fender, over the stud and behind the rocker molding. See Figure. Install the nut to the stud at the rear of the front fender liner. Tighten the front fender liner stud nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  2. Install the screws to the front fender liner at the front bumper fascia. Tighten the front fender liner-to-front bumper fascia screws to specification. Install the screws to the front fender liner. See Fig 2. Tighten the front fender liner screws to specification.
  3. Using a new plastic rivet, install the plastic rivet to the rocker panel and front fender liner, if equipped. Install the bolt to the front tab of the front fender liner at the lower engine compartment side rail. Tighten the front fender liner to rear of fender bolt to specification. Using new plastic rivets, install the plastic rivets to the front fascia extension corner and front fender liner. See Fig 1.
Fig 1: Removing/Installing Front Fascia Extension Corner-To-Front Fender Liner Rivets (3.8L - Impala & Monte Carlo)
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