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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2003 🢒 Century 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Front Fender Replacement

Removal Procedure

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

  1. Apply protective tape to the front edge of the front door and the rear edge of the front bumper fascia.

    2. Object Number: 363642 Size: SH
  2. Remove the headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  3. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
  4. Remove the hood hinge. Refer to Hood Hinge Replacement .
  5. Remove the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
  6. Remove the washer solvent container (right fender). Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  7. Remove the rocker finish panel. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement in Exterior Trim.
  8. Remove the bolts from the fender at the door hinge pillar.

    9. Object Number: 363644 Size: SH
  9. Remove the bolts from the fender at the rocker panel.

    10. Object Number: 363624 Size: SH
  10. Remove the bolts from the fender at the front compartment side rail.
  11. Remove the bolts from the fender at the lower engine compartment side rail.
  12. Remove the fender from the vehicle.
  13. Remove the body side molding, if required. Refer to Body Side Molding Replacement in Exterior Trim.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 363624 Size: SH
  1. Install the fender to the vehicle.

    2. 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 bolts to the fender at the front compartment side rail.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).


    Object Number: 363613 Size: SH
  3. Install the bolts to the fender at the rocker panel.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).


    Object Number: 363642 Size: SH
  4. Install the bolts to the fender at the door hinge pillar.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  5. Install the bolts to the fender at the lower engine compartment side rail.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  6. Install the washer solvent container (right fender). Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  7. Install the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
  8. Install the hood hinge. Refer to Hood Hinge Replacement .
  9. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
  10. Install the rocker finish panel. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement .
  11. Install the headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  12. Install the body side molding, if required. Refer to Body Side Molding Replacement in Exterior Trim.