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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2003 🢒 Rendezvous - FWD 🢒 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. Remove the front park/turn signal lamp. Refer to Parking and Turn Signal Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  3. Remove the front fender wheel opening molding. Refer to Front Fender Wheel Opening Molding Replacement in Exterior Trim.
  4. Remove the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
  5. Remove the front fender sound insulator. Refer to Front Fender Insulator Replacement .
  6. Remove the rocker panel molding. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement in Exterior Trim.

    7. Object Number: 621295 Size: SH
  7. Remove the bolts from the front bumper fascia at the front fender.
  8. Remove the bolts from the fender at the door hinge pillar.

    9. Object Number: 621305 Size: SH
  9. Remove the bolts from the fender at the rocker panel.

    10. Object Number: 621292 Size: SH
  10. Remove the bolts from the fender at the front compartment side rail.
  11. Remove the fender from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the front 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.


    Object Number: 621292 Size: SH
  2. Install the bolts to the fender at the front compartment side rail.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the front fender compartment side rail bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 621305 Size: SH
  3. Install the bolts to the fender at the rocker panel.

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


    Object Number: 621295 Size: SH
  4. Install the bolts to the fender at the door hinge pillar.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the fender to door hinge pillar bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  5. Install the front fender wheel opening molding. Refer to Front Fender Wheel Opening Molding Replacement in Exterior Trim.
  6. Install the front fender sound insulator. Refer to Front Fender Insulator Replacement .
  7. Install the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
  8. Install the rocker panel molding. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement in Exterior Trim.
  9. Remove the protective tape to the front edge of the front door and the rear edge of the front bumper fascia.