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HOMESERVICE MANUALSINFINITI2008FX45 AWD V8-4.5L (VK45DE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEFENDERFRONT FENDERSERVICE AND REPAIR
2008 Infiniti FX45 AWD V8-4.5L (VK45DE)
Front Fender: Service and Repair
2008 Infiniti FX45 AWD V8-4.5L (VK45DE)SECTION Service and Repair
FRONT FENDER
Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Remove the front bumper.
2. Remove the headlamp.
3. Remove the front fender protector.
4. Remove the mounting bolt and remove the front fender.
CAUTION: While removing use a shop cloth to protect body from damaging.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
- After installing, apply touch-up paint (the body color) onto the head of the front fender mounting bolts.
- After installing, check front fender adjustment.
Removal and Installation
BL-20 Exploded View:
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front bumper.
2. Remove the headlamp.
3. Remove the front fender protector.
4. Remove the mounting bolt and remove the front fender.
CAUTION: While removing use a shop cloth to protect body from damaging.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
- After installing, apply touch-up paint (the body color) onto the head of the front fender mounting bolts.
- After installing, check front fender adjustment.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.