Front Fender: Service and Repair

Front Fender

Removal
1
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2 Remove the rocker panel moulding. For additional information, refer to Rocker Panel Moulding




3 Release the front of the fender splash shield.
- Remove the 4 Torx screws.
4 Open the hood.
5 Open the door.




6
CAUTION: Protect the paintwork during this operation.
Remove the front fender.
- Remove the 12 bolts.
- Release the headlamp clip.
- Carefully release the fender.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.




7
NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
Remove the fender moulding assembly.
- Release the 6 clips.




8 Remove the inner grille.
- Carefully release the 3 clips.

Installation
1 Install the inner grille.
- Secure the clips.
2 Install the fender moulding assembly.
- Carefully align and secure the clips.
3 Install the front fender.
- Connect the electrical connector.
- Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
- Secure the headlamp clip.
4 Install the fender splash shield, front section.
- Install the Torx screws.
5 Install the rocker panel moulding. For additional information, refer to Rocker Panel Moulding