Front Fender Replacement Left

Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, if equipped.
2. Remove the link assembly from the fender. Refer to Hood Link Replacement .
3. Remove the outboard cowl grille section.
4. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
5. Remove the battery and the battery tray, if equipped. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement in Engine Electrical.
6. Remove the windshield washer reservoir. Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
7. Remove the electrical connector.
8. Remove the hood release cable from the clip on the fender.
9. Remove the wiring harness from the clips.
10. Remove the auxiliary battery relay, if equipped.



11. Remove the bolts (5) holding the fender (4) to the wheelhouse (3).



12. Remove the bolt (6) holding the fender to the rocker assembly.
13. Open the door.
14. Remove the bolts (1) holding the fender to the door hinges.
15. Remove the bolts holding the fender to the radiator support (9).
16. Remove the fender from the vehicle.

1. Install the fender to the vehicle.




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 to the radiator support (12).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

3. Open the door.
4. Install the bolts and the nuts holding the fender to the door hinges.

Tighten
Tighten the fender bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




5. Install the bolt (6) and the nut from the fender to the rocker assembly.

Tighten
Tighten the fender bolts (6) to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

6. Install the bolt by reaching up behind the wheelhouse.



7. Install the bolts (5) through the wheelhouse to the fender.
8. Install the auxiliary battery relay if equipped.
9. Install the wiring harness into the clip on the fender.
10. Install the hood release cable into the clips.
11. Install the windshield washer reservoir. Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
12. Install the battery and the tray, if equipped. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement in Engine Electrical.
13. Install the hood link assembly. Refer to Hood Link Replacement .



14. Install the outboard cowl grille section (1).
15. Install the hood to the vehicle. Refer to Hood Replacement .
16. Inspect the fender for proper clearance.
17. Connect the battery negative cable.

Front Fender Replacement Right

Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.



2. Remove the hood link assembly from the fender. Refer to Hood Link Replacement .
3. Remove the outboard cowl grille from the vehicle.
4. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
5. Remove the radio antenna. Refer to Radio Antenna Replacement in Entertainment.
6. Remove the wiring inside the fender.
7. Remove the air cleaner hose from the fender (7) in the engine compartment. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-6.5L or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-8.1L.
8. Remove the battery and the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement in Engine Electrical.
9. Remove the forward air inlet duct assembly from the fender.
10. Remove the wiring from the clips.



11. Remove the bolts (5) holding the fender to the wheelhouse.



12. Remove the bolt (6) holding the fender to the rocker assembly.
13. Open the door.
14. Remove the bolts holding the fender to the door hinges.
15. Remove the bolt holding the fender to the radiator support (9).
16. Remove the fender from the vehicle.

1. Install the fender to the vehicle.




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 holding the fender to the radiator support (6).

Tighten
Tighten the fender bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

3. Install the bolts and nuts holding the fender to the door hinges.

Tighten
Tighten the fender to the door hinge bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




4. Install the bolt (6) and the nut from the fender to the rocker assembly.

Tighten
Tighten the fender to the rocker bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




5. Install the bolts (6) through the wheelhouse (3) to the fender (4).
6. Install the forward air inlet duct assembly to the front section of the fender in the engine compartment.
7. Install the battery tray and the battery. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement in Engine Electrical.

Tighten
Tighten the tray bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

8. Install the air cleaner to the fender. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-6.5L or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-8.1L.
9. Install the wiring inside the fender.
10. Install the radio antenna into the fender. Refer to Radio Antenna Replacement in Entertainment.
11. Install the wiring into the clips.
12. Install the hood link assembly. Refer to Hood Link Replacement .
13. Install the hood hinge to the hood.

Tighten
Tighten the hinge to the hood bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




14. Install the outboard cowl grille (1) to the vehicle.
15. Install the hood to the vehicle. Refer to Hood Replacement .
16. Inspect the fender for proper clearance.
17. Connect the battery negative cable.