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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Chevy C Cab/Chassis HD (GMT 400) 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Front Fender Replacement - Right Side

Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  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. Object Number: 514449 Size: SH
  7. Remove the air cleaner hose from the fender (7) in the engine compartment. Refer to 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. Object Number: 514443 Size: SH
  11. Remove the bolts (5) holding the fender to the wheelhouse.

    12. Object Number: 514446 Size: SH
  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.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the fender to the vehicle.

    2. Object Number: 514443 Size: SH

    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).

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

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

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


    Object Number: 514446 Size: SH
  4. Install the bolt (6) and the nut from the fender to the rocker assembly.

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


    Object Number: 514443 Size: SH
  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.

    8. 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-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.

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


    Object Number: 277523 Size: SH
  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. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.