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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Blazer - 4WD - RHD 🢒 HVAC 🢒 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 🢒 Front Fender Replacement - Right Side

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 354507 Size: SH
  1. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
  2. Remove the front bumper impact bar. Refer to Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement in Bumpers.
  3. Remove the right front headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  4. Remove the bolts retaining the underhood fuse block bracket to the wheelhouse.
  5. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  6. Remove the wiring harness retainers from the fender.
  7. Remove the bolts retaining the ABS module bracket to the fender. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement in Antilock Brake System.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector to the side repeater lamp and the horn.
  9. Remove the bolts that retain the fender to the radiator support.

    10. Object Number: 354509 Size: SH
  10. Remove the bolt that retains the fender to the radiator support.
  11. Remove the bolts that retain the fender to the cowl.
  12. Remove the bolts that retain the fender to the door hinge.
  13. Remove the bolts that retain the fender to the rocker panel.

    14. Object Number: 354515 Size: SH
  14. Remove the bolts that retain the fender to the wheelhouse.
  15. Remove the fender from the vehicle.
  16. If replacing the fender, remove the following components from the fender:
    17. • Remove the horn. Refer to Horn Replacement - Right Side in Horns.
    • Remove the wheel opening flare from the fender. Refer to Front Wheel Opening Flare Replacement in Exterior Trim.
    • Remove the side repeater lamp from the fender. Refer to Repeater Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
    • Remove the wiring harness from the fender.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 354515 Size: SH
  1. Install the following components to the new fender if removed:
    2. • Install the horn. Refer to Horn Replacement - Right Side in Horns.
    • Install the wiring harness to the fender.
    • Install the side repeater lamp to the fender. Refer to Repeater Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
    • Install the wheel opening flare to the fender. Refer to Front Wheel Opening Flare Replacement in Exterior Trim.
  2. Install the fender to the vehicle.

    3. 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. Install the bolts that retain the fender to the wheelhouse.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the fender bolts to 29 N·m (21 lb ft).


    Object Number: 354509 Size: SH
  4. Install the bolts that retain the fender to the door hinge.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the fender bolts to 29 N·m (21 lb ft).

  5. Install the bolts that retain the fender to the cowl.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the fender bolts to 29 N·m (21 lb ft).

  6. Install the bolt that retains the fender to the rocker panel.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the fender bolts to 29 N·m (21 lb ft).


    Object Number: 354507 Size: SH
  7. Install the bolts that retain the fender to the radiator support.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the fender bolts to 29 N·m (21 lb ft).

  8. Connect the electrical connector to the side repeater lamp and the horn.
  9. Install the bolts retaining the ABS module bracket to the fender. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement in Antilock Brake System.
  10. Install the wiring harness retainers to the fender.
  11. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  12. Install the bolts retaining the underhood fuse block bracket to the wheelhouse.
  13. Install the right front headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Replacement in Lighting System.
  14. Install the front bumper impact bar. Refer to Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement in Bumpers.
  15. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .