GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Lumina 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 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. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
  2. Remove the hood hinge. Refer to Hood Hinge Replacement
  3. Remove the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement
  4. Remove the front fender sound insulator. Refer to Front Fender Insulator Replacement .
  5. Remove the rocker finish panel. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement
  6. Remove the nuts from the front bumper fascia at the fender. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .

    7. Object Number: 363642 Size: SH
  7. Remove the bolts from the fender at the door hinge pillar.

    8. Object Number: 363613 Size: SH
  8. Remove the bolts from the fender at the rocker panel.

    9. Object Number: 363624 Size: SH
  9. Remove the bolts from the fender at the front compartment side rail.

    10. Object Number: 293214 Size: SH
  10. Remove the stud from the fender at the front compartment side rail.

    11. Object Number: 363644 Size: SH
  11. Remove the bolts from the fender at the lower engine compartment side rail.
  12. Remove the fender from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the fender from 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.


    Object Number: 363624 Size: SH
  2. Install the bolts to the fender at the front compartment side rail.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the front compartment side rail bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).


    Object Number: 293214 Size: SH
  3. Install the stud to the fender at the front compartment side rail.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the front compartment side rail stud to 6 N·m (53 lb in).


    Object Number: 363613 Size: SH
  4. Install the bolts to the fender at the rocker panel.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the rocker panel bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).


    Object Number: 363642 Size: SH
  5. Install the bolts to the fender at the door hinge pillar.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the door hinge pillar bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 363644 Size: SH
  6. Install the bolts to the fender at the lower engine compartment side rail.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the lower engine compartment bolts to 8 N·m (70 lb in).

  7. Install the nuts to the front bumper fascia at the fender. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  8. Install the front fender sound insulator. Refer to Front Fender Insulator Replacement .
  9. Install the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
  10. Install the hood hinge. Refer to Hood Hinge Replacement
  11. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement
  12. Install the rocker finish panel. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement
  13. Remove the protective tape.