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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2002 🢒 DeVille 🢒 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. Remove the headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  2. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement In Bumpers.
  3. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
  4. Remove the front fender to hood seal. Refer to Seal Replacement - Fender to Hood .
  5. Remove the rear hood seal. Refer to Hood Rear Seal Replacement .
  6. Remove the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
  7. Remove the front fender sound insulator. Refer to Front Fender Insulator Replacement .
  8. Remove the rocker panel molding. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement in Exterior Trim.

    9. Object Number: 130506 Size: SH
  9. Remove the bolts (2) securing the lower portion of the front fender (1) to the vehicle.

    10. Object Number: 130504 Size: SH
  10. Remove the bolts (3) securing the lower rear portion of the front fender (2) to the vehicle.

    11. Object Number: 457405 Size: SH
  11. Remove the fastener (1) securing the upper rear portion of the front fender (2) to the vehicle.

    12. Object Number: 130503 Size: SH
  12. Remove the fasteners (2) securing the upper portion of the front fender (1) to the vehicle.
  13. Remove the front fender (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 551575 Size: SH
  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.

  2. Install the bolts (1, 2, 3 and 4) in order to secure the upper portion of the front fender to the vehicle in the sequence shown.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 130504 Size: SH
  3. Install the bolts (3) in order to secure the lower rear portion of the front fender (2) to the vehicle.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 457405 Size: SH
  4. Install the fastener (1) in order to secure the upper rear portion of the front fender (2) to the vehicle.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the fastener to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 551683 Size: SH
  5. Install the fasteners (2) in order to secure the lower front portion of the front fender (1) to the vehicle.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the fastener to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  6. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement in Bumpers.
  7. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
  8. Install the front fender to hood seal. Refer to Seal Replacement - Fender to Hood .
  9. Install the rear outer hood seal. Refer to Hood Rear Seal Replacement .
  10. Install the front fender sound insulator. Refer to Front Fender Insulator Replacement .
  11. Install the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
  12. Install the rocker panel molding. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement in Exterior Trim.
  13. Install the headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement in Exterior Lighting.