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Front Fender: Service and Repair



Front Fender Extension Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Open the hood.
2. Open the front door on the side of the vehicle where the fender extension is being serviced.
3. Remove the fender flare.




4. Through the door jamb, remove the fasteners (1) retaining the rear of the fender extension to the vehicle.
5. Remove the fasteners (2) retaining the side of the fender extension to the vehicle.
6. Through the wheelhouse, remove the fastener retaining the bottom of the fender extension to the vehicle.
7. Remove the fender extension (4) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Align the fender extension (4) to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the fasteners (2) retaining the side of the fender extension to the vehicle.

Tighten the fasteners to 9 N.m (7 lb ft).

3. Install the fasteners (1) retaining the rear of the fender extension to the vehicle.

Tighten the fasteners to 14 N.m (10 lb ft).

4. Install the fender flare.
5. Install the fastener (3) retaining the bottom of the fender extension to the vehicle.

Tighten the fastener to 9 N.m (7 lb ft).

6. Close the door.
7. Close the hood.