Front Fender: Service and Repair

Front Fender Replacement

Removal Procedure

Notice: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.

1. Apply protective tape to the front edge of the front door and the rear edge of the front bumper fascia.
2. Remove the assist step, if applicable.
3. Remove the wheelhouse panel.
4. Remove the rocker panel molding.




5. Remove the side hood bumper from the vehicle.




6. Remove the bolts that retain the fender to the vehicle.
7. Remove the fender from the vehicle.




8. If replacing the fender to body seal, release the clips (1) that retain the seal to the fender bracket (2).

Installation Procedure




1. If replacing the body to fender seal, position the seal to the vehicle.
2. Ensure that the integral clips (1) on the seal are seated into the fender bracket (2).




3. Position the fender to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Install the bolts that retain the fender to the vehicle.

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




5. Install the hood bumper to the vehicle.
6. Install the rocker panel molding.
7. Install the wheelhouse panel.
8. Install the assist step, if applicable.
9. Remove the protective tape.