Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Installation Procedure
- Install the front fender (1) to the vehicle. Secure the fender with the 1 bolt (2).
Tighten
Tighten the front fender bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install the top 2 front fender (1) bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the top front fender bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install the 2 door jamb (3) to front fender bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the door jamb to front fender bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install the front fender (1) to rocker panel bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the front fender to rocker panel bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install left fender rear inner splash guard.
- Install the left headlamp assembly. Refer to HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY OR HEADLAMP BULB REPLACEMENT in Lighting Systems.
- Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to FASCIA REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUMPER in Bumpers.
- Install the left rocker panel molding. Refer to MOLDING REPLACEMENT - ROCKER PANEL in Exterior Trim.
- Install the left wheel house panel. Refer to WHEELHOUSE PANEL REPLACEMENT .
- Install the left fender flare. Refer to FLARE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FENDER in Exterior Trim.
- Close hood panel.
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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.