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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Classic 🢒 Body 🢒 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. Open the hood.
  2. Tape the corners of the fender and adjacent panels in order to protect the fender from paint damage.
  3. Remove the hood hinge from the side of the vehicle that the fender is being replaced on. Refer to Hood Hinge Replacement .
  4. Remove the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement
  5. Remove the rocker panel molding. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement in Exterior Trim.
  6. Remove the front bumper fascia to fender bolts from the fender.
  7. Remove the front bumper fascia to fender retainers from the body.

    8. Object Number: 276960 Size: SH
  8. Remove the front fender front brace bolt (2) from the body.

    9. Object Number: 276950 Size: SH
  9. Remove the front fender rear brace bolt (2) from the fender.

    10. Object Number: 330087 Size: SH
  10. Remove the front fender lower bolts from the fender.

    11. Object Number: 330090 Size: SH
  11. Remove the front fender upper bolts from the fender.
  12. Remove the front fender from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 330090 Size: SH
  1. Position 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 front fender upper bolts to the fender.

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


    Object Number: 330087 Size: SH
  3. Install the front fender lower bolts to the fender.

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


    Object Number: 276960 Size: SH
  4. Install the front fender front brace bolt (2) to the body.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  5. Install the front bumper fascia to fender retainers to the front fender.
  6. Install the fascia to fender bolts to the fender.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 276950 Size: SH
  7. Install the front fender rear brace bolt (2) to the fender.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  8. Install the rocker panel molding. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement in Exterior Trim.
  9. Install the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
  10. Install the hood hinge to the side of the vehicle that the fender was replaced on. Refer to Hood Hinge Replacement .
  11. Remove the tape from the edges of the fender and adjacent panels.
  12. Close the hood.