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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 260 (BODY FRONT END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFENDER REPLACEMENT - FRONTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Removal Procedure
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CAUTION: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.
  1. Apply tape to panels to be removed.
  2. Remove the right and the left air inlet grille panels from the vehicle. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the hood from the vehicle. Refer to Hood Replacement .
  4. Remove the upper fender filler panel from the vehicle. Refer to Filler Panel Applique Replace - Upper Front Fender .
  5. Remove the front fender extension from the vehicle. Refer to Fender Extension Replacement - Front .
  6. Remove the front bumper from the vehicle. Refer to BUMPER REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
  7. Drill out the rivets (1) retaining the front fender (2) to the front door hinges.
  8. Remove the bolts (3) retaining the front fender (2) to the body.
  9. Remove the hood rod support from the left fender. Refer to Hood Hold-Open Rod Replacement .
  10. Remove the front fender (2) from the vehicle.
    11. Fig 1: Removing Front Fender
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RENDER: 1.0x

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