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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Prizm 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Front Fender Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 431898 Size: SH

    Notice: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.

  1. Remove the following components from the vehicle:
    2. • The 6 bolts
    • The 8 plastic retainers
    • The front wheelhouse panel liner (1)

    Object Number: 233589 Size: SH
  2. Remove the front turn signal lamp mounting screw (1).
  3. Remove the front turn signal lamp (2) from the vehicle.
  4. Disconnect the front turn signal lamp electrical connector.

    5. Object Number: 239358 Size: SH
  5. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement in Bumpers.
  6. Remove the front fender (1) to rocker panel bolt.

    7. Object Number: 239359 Size: SH
  7. Remove the 2 front fender to door jamb (3) bolts.

    8. Object Number: 239360 Size: SH
  8. Remove the top 4 front fender (1) bolts.

    9. Object Number: 239370 Size: SH
  9. Remove the 2 bolts (2) and 1 nut (3) at the front of the front fender.
  10. Remove the front fender (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 239370 Size: SH

    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.

  1. Install the front fender (1) to the vehicle. Secure the fender with the 2 bolts (2) and 1 nut (3).

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the front fender bolts and nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 239360 Size: SH
  2. Install the top 4 front fender (1) bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the top front fender bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 239359 Size: SH
  3. Install the 2 door jamb (3) to front fender bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the door jamb to front fender bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 239358 Size: SH
  4. Install the front fender (1) to rocker panel bolt.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the front fender to rocker panel bolt to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  5. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement in Bumpers.

    6. Object Number: 233589 Size: SH
  6. Connect the front turn signal lamp connector.
  7. Install the front turn signal lamp (2) to the vehicle. Secure the lamp with the mounting screw.

    8. Object Number: 431898 Size: SH
  8. Install the front wheelhouse panel liner (1) to the vehicle. Secure the panel with the 6 bolts and the 8 plastic retainers.

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