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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2002 🢒 Eldorado 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Front Fender Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the upper filler panel. Refer to Filler Panel Replacement - Upper .
  2. Remove the engine compartment fuse and relay center cover.
  3. Remove the headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Housing Panel Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  4. Remove the fascia extension. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Extension Replacement in Bumpers.
  5. Remove the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
  6. Remove the wheel opening molding.
  7. Remove the 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. Remove the front fender gussets. Refer to Gusset Replacement - Left Side or Gusset Replacement - Right Side .
  10. Support the hood. Remove the 2 screws that retain the hood hinge to the fender.

    11. Object Number: 366309 Size: SH
  11. Remove the 2 bolts that retain the fender at the rocker panel.
  12. Remove the 2 bolts that retain the fender to the fascia sliding mount.
  13. Remove the 5 bolts that retain the fender to the outer rail (3).
  14. Remove the fender (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 366309 Size: SH
  1. Position the fender (1) to the body.

    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 5 bolts that retain the fender (1) to the outer rail (3).
  3. Install the 2 bolts that retain the fender (1) to the fascia sliding mount bolts.
  4. Install the 2 bolts that retain the fender (1) at the rocker panel.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

  5. Position the hood hinge to the fender and install the 2 bolts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

  6. Install the rocker panel. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement in Exterior Trim.
  7. Install the fender sound insulator. Refer to Front Fender Insulator Replacement .
  8. Place the outboard edge of the insulator rearward so that the insulator contacts the upper fender reinforcement.
  9. Install the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
  10. Install the fascia extension. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Extension Replacement in Bumpers.
  11. Install the wheel opening molding.
  12. Install the headlamp housing. Refer to Headlamp Housing Panel Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  13. Install the front fender gussets. Refer to Gusset Replacement - Left Side or Gusset Replacement - Right Side .
  14. Install the engine compartment fuse and relay center cover.
  15. Install the upper filler panels. Refer to Filler Panel Replacement - Upper .