Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

1. Raise and support vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the front tires and wheels.



3. Remove the engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .



4. Remove the front fender liner bolts/screws.
5. Remove the front fender liner from the inner fender and the front bumper fascia.

1. Align the front fender liner to the inside of the fender.
2. Tuck the front fender liner forward of the tabs on the engine splash shield.

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.

3. Starting at the rear bottom and working forward, install the bolts/screws through the holes in the front fender liner.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts/screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

4. Install the bolts/screws through he holes in the front fender liner to the front bumper fascia.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts/screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).




5. Install the engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
6. Install the front tires and wheels.
7. Lower the vehicle.