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
- Position the fender to vehicle.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Install the rear lower fender bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the rear lower fender bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the fender to radiator support bolts and retainer.
Tighten
Tighten the radiator support bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Connect the left front grille clip to the fender.
- Install the fender to door hinge bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the door hinge bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the fender to upper cowl bracket bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the upper cowl bracket bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the push-in retainers (2) in order to attach the wheelhouse panel (1) to the fender (3).
- Install the underhood electrical center. Refer to UNDERHOOD ELECTRICAL CENTER OR JUNCTION BLOCK REPLACEMENT .
- Connect the windshield washer hose to the clips on the fender.
- Connect the hood latch release cable to the clips.
- Install the battery tray. Refer to BATTERY TRAY REPLACEMENT .
- Install the wheelhouse panel bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the wheelhouse bracket nuts and bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the left fender to cowl support brace.
Tighten
Tighten the cowl support brace bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the left hood spring assembly.
Tighten
Tighten the hood spring bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
- Install the left outboard cowl vent grille trim piece.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE (SINGLE BATTERY) or BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE (AUXILIARY BATTERY) .
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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.