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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Tires and Wheels 🢒 Wheelhouse Filler Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 71279 Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle . Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the bolts attaching the filler panel to the frame rail.

    4. Object Number: 71280 Size: SH
  4. Remove the bolt attaching the filler panel to the lower fender flange.

    5. Object Number: 71281 Size: SH
  5. Remove the bolts attaching the fender wheel opening to the filler panel.

    6. Object Number: 71282 Size: SH
  6. Remove the bolts attaching the filler panel to the wheelhouse panel.

    7. Object Number: 71292 Size: SH
  7. Remove the filler panel.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 71282 Size: SH
  1. Position the filler panel over the wheelhouse panel and behind the fender wheel opening flange.

    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 bolts attaching the filler panel to the wheelhouse panel.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the filler panel to the wheelhouse bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 71281 Size: SH
  3. Install the bolts attaching the fender wheel opening to the filler panel.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the fender wheel opening to the filler panel bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 71279 Size: SH
  4. Install the bolts attaching the filler panel to the frame rail bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the filler panel to the frame rail bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 71280 Size: SH
  5. Install the filler panel to the lower fender flange bolt.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the filler panel to the lower fender flange bolt to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  6. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  7. Lower the vehicle.