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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe 2WD V8-4.8L VIN VFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Fender Replacement - Front - Right
Fender Replacement - Front - Right
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable, if equipped.
2. Lift up the right outboard cowl vent grille trim piece in order to release the clips to the right outboard cowl vent grille trim piece.
3. Remove the hood.
4. Remove the right hood spring assembly.
5. Remove the fender to cowl support brace, if equipped.
6. Remove the right side battery tray, if equipped.
7. Remove the wheelhouse panel bracket, if equipped.
8. Remove the air filter housing.
9. Remove the coolant surge tank.
10. Remove the push-in retainers (2) in order to detach the wheelhouse panel (1) from the fender (3).
11. Remove the fender to upper cowl bracket bolt.
12. Open the door.
13. Remove the fender to door hinge bolts.
14. Release the right front grille clip from the fender.
15. Remove the fender to radiator support bolts.
16. Remove the rear lower fender bolt.
17. Remove the right fender from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Position the fender to vehicle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the rear lower fender bolt.
Tighten the rear lower fender bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
3. Install the fender to radiator support bolts.
Tighten the radiator support bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
4. Fasten the right front grille clip to the fender.
5. Install the fender to door hinge bolts.
Tighten the door hinge bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
6. Install the fender to upper cowl bracket bolt.
Tighten the upper cowl bracket bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
7. Install the push-in retainers (2) in order to attach the wheelhouse panel (1) to the fender (3).
8. Install the wheelhouse panel bracket, if equipped.
* Tighten the wheelhouse panel bracket nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
* Tighten the wheelhouse panel bracket bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
9. Install the right side battery tray, if equipped.
10. Install the coolant surge tank.
11. Install the air filter housing.
12. Install the right fender to cowl support brace, if equipped.
Tighten the cowl support brace bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
13. Install the right hood spring assembly.
14. Install the hood.
15. Install the right outboard cowl vent grille trim piece.
16. Connect the negative battery cable.
Factory Service Tools
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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.
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