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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Express - AWD 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures 🢒 Front Fender Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Apply Tape When Removing Body Panel Notice in the Preface section.

  1. Apply tape to panels to be removed.
  2. Remove the right and the left air inlet grille panels from the vehicle. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the hood from the vehicle. Refer to Hood Replacement .
  4. Remove the upper fender filler panel from the vehicle. Refer to Windshield Frame Filler Panel Applique Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 314972 Size: SH
  5. Remove the front fender extension from the vehicle. Refer to Front Fender Extension Replacement .
  6. Remove the front bumper from the vehicle. Refer to Front Bumper Replacement .
  7. Drill out the rivets (1) retaining the front fender (2) to the front door hinges.
  8. Remove the bolts (3) retaining the front fender (2) to the body.
  9. Remove the hood rod support from the left fender. Refer to Hood Hold-Open Rod Replacement
  10. Remove the front fender (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 314972 Size: SH
  1. Install the front fender (2) 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 bolts (3) in order to retain the front fender (2) to the body.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts in order to retain the front fender to the body to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  3. Install the hood rod support to the left fender. Refer to Hood Hold-Open Rod Replacement
  4. Install the new rivets (1) in order to retain the front fender (2) to the front door hinges.
  5. Install the front bumper to the vehicle. Refer to Front Bumper Replacement .
  6. Install the front fender extension to the vehicle. Refer to Front Fender Extension Replacement .
  7. Install the upper fender filler panel to the vehicle. Refer to Windshield Frame Filler Panel Applique Replacement .
  8. Install the hood to the vehicle. Refer to Hood Replacement .
  9. Install the right and the left air inlet grille panels to the vehicle. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
  10. Remove tape on body panels.