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Front Fender Replacement Right

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

  2. Object Number: 514449  Size: SH
  3. Remove the hood link assembly from the fender. Refer to Hood Link Replacement
  4. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement
  5. Remove the radio antenna.
  6. Remove the wiring inside the fender.
  7. Remove the air cleaner hose from the fender (7) in the engine compartment.
  8. Remove the battery and the battery tray.
  9. Remove the forward air inlet duct assembly from the fender.
  10. Remove the wiring from the clips.
  11. Remove the underhood lamp, if equipped.

  12. Object Number: 514443  Size: SH
  13. Remove the bolts (5) holding the fender to the wheelhouse.

  14. Object Number: 514446  Size: SH
  15. Remove the bolt (6) holding the fender to the rocker assembly.
  16. Open the door.
  17. Remove the bolts holding the fender to the door hinges.
  18. Remove the bolt holding the fender to the radiator support (9).
  19. Remove the fender from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the fender to the vehicle.

  2. Object Number: 514443  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.

  3. Install the bolts holding the fender to the radiator support (6).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the fender bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  5. Install the bolts and nuts holding the fender to the door hinges.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the fender to the door hinge bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 514446  Size: SH
  7. Install the bolt (6) and the nut from the fender to the rocker assembly.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the fender to the rocker bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 514443  Size: SH
  9. Install the bolts (6) through the wheelhouse (3) to the fender (4).
  10. Install the forward air inlet duct assembly to the front section of the fender in the engine compartment.
  11. Install the battery tray and the battery.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the tray bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  13. Install the air cleaner hose to the fender.
  14. Install the wiring inside the fender.
  15. Install the radio antenna into the fender.
  16. Install the wiring into the clips.
  17. Install the underhood lamp, if equipped.
  18. Install the hood link assembly. Refer to Hood Link Replacement
  19. Install the hood hinge to the hood.
  20. Tighten
    Tighten the hinge to the hood bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 277523  Size: SH
  21. Install the outboard cowl grille (1) to the vehicle.
  22. Install the hood to the vehicle. Refer to Hood Replacement
  23. Inspect the fender for proper clearance.
  24. Connect the negative battery cable.

Front Fender Replacement Left

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the link assembly from the fender. Refer to Hood Link Replacement
  3. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement
  4. Remove the battery and the battery tray, if equipped.
  5. Remove the windshield washer reservoir.
  6. Remove the electrical connector.
  7. Remove the 4 retaining bolts.
  8. Remove the 4 washer reservoir bracket bolts from the fender.
  9. Remove the hood release cable from the clip on the fender.
  10. Remove the wiring harness from the clips.
  11. Remove the auxiliary battery relay, if equipped.

  12. Object Number: 277524  Size: SH
  13. Remove the bolts (5) holding the fender (4) to the wheelhouse (3).

  14. Object Number: 277528  Size: SH
  15. Remove the bolt (6) holding the fender to the rocker assembly.
  16. Open the door.

  17. Object Number: 277528  Size: SH
  18. Remove the bolts (1) holding the fender to the door hinges.
  19. Remove the bolts holding the fender to the radiator support (9).
  20. Remove the fender from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the fender to the vehicle.

  2. Object Number: 277527  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.

  3. Install the bolts to the radiator support (12).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  5. Open the door.
  6. Install the bolts and the nuts holding the fender to the door hinges.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the fender bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 277528  Size: SH
  8. Install the bolt (6) and the nut from the fender to the cab assembly.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the fender bolts (6) to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  10. Install the bolt by reaching up behind the wheelhouse.

  11. Object Number: 277524  Size: SH
  12. Install the bolts (5) through the wheelhouse to the fender.
  13. Install the auxiliary battery relay.
  14. Install the wiring harness into the clip on the fender.
  15. Install the hood release cable into the clips.
  16. Install the 4 windshield washer bracket to the fender bolts.
  17. Install the reservoir to the bracket.
  18. Install the battery and the tray, if equipped.
  19. Install the hood link assembly.

  20. Object Number: 277523  Size: SH
  21. Install the outboard cowl grille section (1).
  22. Install the hood to the vehicle. Refer to Hood Replacement .
  23. Inspect the fender for proper clearance.
  24. Connect the negative battery cable.