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.
SYS.OK|MANUAL.DB● LIVE
HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2005CAVALIER L4-2.2L VIN FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEFENDERFRONT FENDERSERVICE AND REPAIR
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier L4-2.2L VIN F
Front Fender: Service and Repair
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier L4-2.2L VIN FSECTION Service and Repair
Fender Replacement - Front
Removal Procedure
Notice: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.
1. Remove the hood.
2. Remove the side hood bumper.
3. Remove the side rear seal.
4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
5. Remove the front fender liner.
6. Remove the fender lower bracket bolts (1).
7. Remove the fender lower bracket (4).
8. On Chevrolet vehicles, remove the front side marker lamp. Refer to Park/Turn Signal Lamp Replacement (Pontiac).
9. Remove the front fascia from the fender.
10. Remove the fender insulator retainers (2).
11. Remove the fender insulators (1).
12. Remove the fender center bracket bolts (2).
13. Remove the fender center bracket (1).
14. Remove the hood hinge.
15. Remove the fender bolts (1).
16. Remove the fender (3).
Installation Procedure
1. Install the fender (3).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the fender bolts (1).
Tighten the fender bolts to 7 N.m (62 lb in).
3. Install the hood hinge.
4. Install the fender center bracket (1).
5. Install the fender center bracket bolts (2) to the body.
Tighten the fender center bracket bolts to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
6. Install the fender center bracket bolts (2) to the fender (3).
Tighten the fender center bracket bolts to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
7. Install the fender insulator (1).
8. Install the fender insulator retainers (2).
9. Install the front fascia to the fender.
10. On Chevrolet vehicles, install the front side marker lamp. Refer to Park/Turn Signal Lamp Replacement (Pontiac).
11. Install the fender lower bracket (4).
12. Install the fender lower bracket bolt (1) to the radiator side support.
Tighten the fender lower bracket bolt to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
13. Install the fender lower bracket bolt (1) to the fender.
Tighten the fender lower bracket bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in).
14. Install the front fender liner.
15. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
16. Install the side hood bumper.
17. Install the side rear seal.
18. Install the hood.
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
Recommended Tools & Savings
Use the Manual With the Right Hardware
Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.
Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
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.