GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Monte Carlo 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Front Fender Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.
  2. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
  3. Remove the hood hinge. Refer to Hood Hinge Replacement .
  4. Remove the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
  5. Remove the front fender sound insulator. Refer to Front Fender Insulator Replacement .
  6. Remove the washer solvent container from the right fender. Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  7. Remove the rocker panel molding. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement in Exterior Trim.
  8. Remove the body side molding, if required. Refer to Body Side Molding Replacement in Exterior Trim.

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

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

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

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

Installation Procedure

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

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the front Fender to Engine Compartment Side Rail Bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


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

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the fender to rocker panel bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


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

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


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

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the Fender to Lower Engine Compartment Side Rail Bolts to 5 N·m (45 lb in).

  6. Install the washer solvent container to the right fender. Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  7. Install the front fender sound insulator. Refer to Front Fender Insulator Replacement .
  8. Install the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
  9. Install the hood hinge. Refer to Hood Hinge Replacement .
  10. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
  11. Install the rocker panel molding. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement in Exterior Trim.
  12. Remove the protective tape.
  13. Install the body side molding, if required. Refer to Body Side Molding Replacement in Exterior Trim.