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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

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

  1. Apply protective tape to the front edge of the front door and the rear edge of the front bumper fascia.
  2. Remove the wheelhouse panel. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement.

  3. Object Number: 742125  Size: SH
  4. Remove the side hood bumper from the vehicle.

  5. Object Number: 1386197  Size: SH
  6. Remove the bolt that retains the fender reinforcement (2) and the fender (1) to the vehicle.
  7. Remove the fender reinforcement (2).

  8. Object Number: 1313670  Size: SH
  9. Remove the remaining bolts that retain the fender to the vehicle.
  10. Remove the fender from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1313670  Size: SH
  1. Position the fender to the vehicle.

  2. Object Number: 1386197  Size: SH
  3. Install the fender reinforcement (2) to the fender (1).
  4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1313670  Size: SH
  5. Install the bolts that retain the fender to the vehicle and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  6. Object Number: 742125  Size: SH
  7. Install the hood bumper to the vehicle.
  8. Install the wheelhouse panel. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement.
  9. Remove the protective tape.