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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 772 (BODY FRONT END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFENDER REPLACEMENT - FRONTREMOVAL PROCEDURE

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Open the hood.
Tape the corners of the fender and adjacent panels in order to protect the fender from paint damage.
Remove the hood hinge from the side of the vehicle that the fender is being replaced on. Refer to Hood Hinge Replacement .
Remove the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
Remove the rocker panel molding. Refer to MOLDING REPLACEMENT -- ROCKER PANEL .
Remove the front bumper fascia to fender bolts from the fender.
Remove the front bumper fascia to fender retainers from the body.
Remove the front fender front brace bolt (2) from the body.

Fig 1: Removing Front Fender Front Brace Bolt
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Remove the front fender rear brace bolt (2) from the fender.

Fig 2: Removing Front Fender Rear Brace Bolt
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Remove the front fender lower bolts from the fender.

Fig 3: Removing Front Fender Lower Bolts
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Remove the front fender upper bolts from the fender.
Remove the front fender from the vehicle.

Fig 4: Removing Front Fender Upper Bolts
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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.