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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Metro 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Front Fender Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 352859 Size: SH
  1. Remove the headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  2. Remove the following components:
    3. • The 2 rear hood seal retainers
    • The 2 retainers from the air inlet grille panel
  3. Position the following components away. Position the following components aside in order to allow for the removal of the front fender mounting bolt:
    4. • The rear hood seal
    • The air inlet grille panel (1)
  4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

    6. Object Number: 352857 Size: LH

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

  6. Remove the following components from the vehicle:
    7. • 3 retainers (5)
    • 6 screws (4, 6)
    • The wheelhouse panel (2)
  7. Remove the 2 front fender bolts at the door pillar.
  8. Remove the inner front fender bolt.
  9. Remove the 4 upper front fender bolts (3).
  10. Remove the nut that retains the front fender to the front bumper fascia.

    11. Object Number: 352858 Size: MH
  11. Remove the bolt that retains the front fender to the front fender brace (2).
  12. Slide the front fender (1) from the side slider of the bumper.
  13. Remove the front fender (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 352858 Size: MH

    Notice: Anti-corrosion compounds have been applied to the interior surfaces of some metal panels to provide rust resistance. When servicing these panels in areas on which this material has been disturbed, or when installing new panels, avoid corrosion damage by coating with anti-corrosion compound.

    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.

  1. Slide the front fender (1) onto the side slider of the bumper. Position the fender (1) on the vehicle. Secure the front fender to the front fender brace (2) with the bolt.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  2. Install the support nut that retains the front fender to the front bumper fascia.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 352857 Size: LH
  3. Secure the front fender (1) with the following bolts:
    4. • The bolt at the inner front fender
    • The 4 bolts (3) at the upper front fender
    • The 2 front fender bolts at the door pillar

    Tighten
    Tighten the front fender bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  4. Install the wheelhouse panel (2). Secure the panel with the following components:
    5. • 3 retainers (5)
    • 6 screws (4, 6)
  5. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  6. Lower the vehicle.

    7. Object Number: 352859 Size: SH
  7. Secure the air inlet grille panel (1) with the 2 retainers.
  8. Secure the rear hood seal with the 2 retainers.
  9. Install the headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.