Notice: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.

1. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the splash shield. Refer to Wheelhouse Splash Shield Replacement .
4. Remove the wheel house panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Splash Shield Replacement .



5. Remove the fender lower bracket bolts (1).
6. Remove the fender lower bracket (4).
7. On Chevrolet vehicles, remove the front side marker lamp. Refer to Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Lamp Replacement .
8. Remove the front fascia from the fender. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement in Bumpers.



9. Remove the fender insulator retainers (2).
10. Remove the fender insulators (1).



11. Remove the fender center bracket bolts (2).
12. Remove the fender center bracket (1).



13. Remove the hood hinge. Refer to Hood Hinge Replacement .
14. Remove the fender retaining bolts (1).
15. Remove the fender (3).

1. Install the fender (3).

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the fender bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the fender retaining bolts to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

3. Install the hood hinge.



4. Install the fender center bracket (1).
5. Install the fender center bracket bolts (2) to the body.

Tighten
Tighten the fender center bracket bolts to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

6. Install the fender center bracket bolts (2) to the fender (3).

Tighten
Tighten the fender center bracket bolts to 3 N·m (27 lb in).




7. Install the fender insulator (1).
8. Install the fender insulator retainers (2).
9. Install the front fascia to the fender. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement in Bumpers.
10. On Chevrolet vehicles, install the front side marker lamp. Refer to Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Lamp Replacement .



11. Install the fender lower bracket (4).
12. Install the fender lower bracket bolt (1) to the radiator side support.

Tighten
Tighten the fender lower bracket bolt to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

13. Install the fender lower bracket bolt (1) to the fender.

Tighten
Tighten the fender lower bracket bolt to 8 N·m (66 lb in).

14. Install the wheel house panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Splash Shield Replacement .
15. Install the splash shield. Refer to Wheelhouse Splash Shield Replacement .
16. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Installation in Tires and Wheels.
17. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .