Removal Procedure
- Open and support the hood.
Notice: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent
surfaces to help prevent paint damage.
- Place the protective coverings over the adjacent body panels.
- Raise and support vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the front tires and wheels. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the cruise control module, if equipped, from the left fender.
Refer to
Cruise Control Module Replacement
in Cruise Control.
- Remove the front turn signal/side marker lamp. Refer to
Hazard and Turn Signal Flasher Replacement
in
Lighting Systems.
- Remove the fender splash
shield. Refer to
Wheelhouse Splash Shield Replacement
, for Oldsmobile only.
- Remove the front fender liner. Refer to
Fender Liner Replacement
.
- Remove the fender to front bumper fascia bolts. Refer to
Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
in Bumpers.
- Remove the fender to fascia bolt at the lower door hinge pillar.
- Remove the fender bolts from the rear edge of the fender at the
door hinge pillar.
- Remove the fender bolts from the upper edge of the fender.
- Remove the fender from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Align the fender to the
vehicle.
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.
- Install the fender bolts to the upper edge of the fender.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 11 N·m (97 lb in).
- Install the from the rear edge of the fender at the door hinge
pillar.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 11 N·m (97 lb in).
- Install the fender to front bumper fascia bolts at the lower door
hinge pillar.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 11 N·m (97 lb in).
- Install the fender to front bumper fascia bolts/screws. Refer
to
Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
in Bumpers.
- Install the front fender liner. Refer to
Fender Liner Replacement
.
- Install the fender splash shield. Refer to
Wheelhouse Splash Shield Replacement
, for Oldsmobile only.
- Install the front turn signal/side marker lamp. Refer to
Hazard and Turn Signal Flasher Replacement
in
Lighting Systems.
- Install the cruise control module, if equipped, from the left
fender. Refer to
Cruise Control Module Replacement
in Cruise Control.
- Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the protective coverings from the adjacent body panels.
- Close the hood.