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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1997 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Fender Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 71255 Size: SH
  1. Raise the vehicle and suitably support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires And Wheels.

    3. Object Number: 71292 Size: SH
  3. Remove the wheelhouse filler panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Filler Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 154683 Size: SH
  4. Remove the rear inner panel.

    5. Object Number: 71256 Size: SH
  5. Remove the bolts attaching the fender opening to the wheelhouse.

    6. Object Number: 71258 Size: SH
  6. Remove the bolt under the fender to the rocker Panel.
  7. Remove the bolt attaching the fender rear center flange to the hinge pillar.

    8. Object Number: 63701 Size: SH
  8. Remove the fascia front close-out panel. Refer to Front Fascia Lower Close Out Panel in Bumpers and Fascias.

    9. Object Number: 63693 Size: SH
  9. Remove the bolts from the fascia to the skid bar.
  10. Remove the headlamp housing. Refer to Headlamp Assembly Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  11. Lower the vehicle.

    12. Object Number: 71260 Size: SH
  12. Remove the bolts attaching the fender to the wheelhouse upper front flange.

    13. Object Number: 71261 Size: SH
  13. Remove the nuts attaching the fascia to the fender reinforcement studs.

    14. Object Number: 71258 Size: SH
  14. Remove the bolt attaching the fender to the upper hinge pillar fender bracket.

    15. Object Number: 71264 Size: SH
  15. Remove the screws attaching the fender to the upper wheelhouse flange.
  16. Remove the fender.
  17. Transfer parts as necessary.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 71264 Size: SH
  1. Position the fender with the fender reinforcement to the vehicle.
  2. Starting at the rearmost wheelhouse hole, install the screws attaching the fender to the wheelhouse upper flange.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the fender to upper flange screws to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).

    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.


    Object Number: 71260 Size: SH
  3. Install the screws attaching the fender to the wheelhouse upper front flange.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the fender to front upper flange screws to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).


    Object Number: 71258 Size: SH
  4. Install the screw attaching the fender to the upper hinge pillar fender bracket.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the fender to the upper hinge pillar bracket screw to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).

  5. Install the screw attaching the fender's rear center flange to the hinge pillar.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the fender to center flange screw to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  6. Install the screw attaching the bottom of the fender to the frame rail.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the fender to the rocker panel screw to 2.8 N·m (25 lb in).


    Object Number: 71256 Size: SH
  7. Install the screws attaching the fender opening to the wheelhouse.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the fender to the wheelhouse wheel opening screws to 3 N·m (26 lb in).


    Object Number: 71261 Size: SH
  8. Align the fender to the front fascia.
  9. Install the nuts attaching the fascia to the fender reinforcement studs.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the fascia to the fender reinforcement stud nuts to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

  10. Install headlamp housing. Refer to Headlamp Assembly Replacement in Lighting systems.

    11. Object Number: 63701 Size: SH
  11. Install the front fascia close out panel. Refer to Front Fascia Lower Close Out Panel in Bumpers and Fascias.

    12. Object Number: 154683 Size: SH
  12. Install the rear inner panel.

    13. Tighten
    Tighten the rear inner panel bolts to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).


    Object Number: 71279 Size: SH
  13. Install the wheelhouse filler panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Filler Replacement .

    14. Object Number: 63693 Size: SH
  14. Install the fascia to skid bar bracket bolts.

    15. Tighten
    Tighten the fascia to skid bar bracket bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  15. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.