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Composite Pickup Box Side Panel Replacement Standard

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 702046 Size: SH
  1. Remove the bolts from the front of the fender.
  2. Remove the screws in the wheelhouse attaching the fender to the box.
  3. Remove the tail lamp assembly. Refer to Tail/Turn Signal Lamp Replacement .
  4. Remove the fender to rear pillar retaining bolts through the tail lamp opening.

    5. Object Number: 702049 Size: SH
  5. Remove the rear retaining bolts.
  6. Use the following procedure in order to remove the fender from the vehicle:
    7. 6.1. Lift the fender at the bottom up 45 degrees.
    6.2. Slide the fender upward.

Installation Procedure
  1. Use the following procedure in order to install the fender to the vehicle:
    2. 1.1. Rotate the fender up 45 degrees.
    1.2. Rotate the fender down into the body position.

    Object Number: 702049 Size: SH
  2. Install the fender to the rear pillar retaining bolts through the tail lamp opening.

    3. 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 rear retaining bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 17 N·m (12 lb ft).

  4. Install the tail lamp assembly. Refer to Tail/Turn Signal Lamp Replacement .
  5. Install the screws in the wheelhouse attaching the fender to the box.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 702046 Size: SH
  6. Install the bolts to the front of the fender.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 17 N·m (12 lb ft).

Composite Pickup Box Side Panel Replacement QS4

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 796351 Size: SH
  1. Remove the upper molding rear retainer (1) from the pickup box side.
  2. Remove the upper molding from the pickup box side. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to release the top molding retainers.
  3. Remove the fuel filler neck from the vehicle, if necessary. Refer to Fuel Tank Filler Door Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 702046 Size: SH
  4. Remove the bolts from the front of the fender.

    5. Object Number: 702049 Size: SH
  5. Remove the rear tail lamp assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Tail/Turn Signal Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  6. Remove the bolts that retain the fender to the rear pillar.

    7. Object Number: 752215 Size: SH
  7. Remove the lower bolts from the rear of the fender.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the running lights, if equipped.
  9. Remove the screws from the outer wheel well.

    10. Object Number: 796323 Size: SH
  10. Remove the bolts from the bottom of the fender.
  11. With the aid of an assistant, pivot the fender from the bottom upward to approximately 90 degrees in order to remove the fender from the retainers.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 796323 Size: SH
  1. With the aid of an assistant, install the fender to the pickup box at a 90 degree angle and lower gently.

    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 bottom of the fender.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  3. Install the screws to the outer wheel well area.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  4. Install the bolts to the bottom of the fender.
  5. Connect the electrical connectors to the running lamps, if equipped.

    6. Object Number: 752215 Size: SH
  6. Install the lower bolts to the rear of the fender.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  7. Install the bolts in order to retain the fender to the rear pillar.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 702049 Size: SH
  8. Install the rear tail lamp assembly to the vehicle. Refer to Tail/Turn Signal Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.

    9. Object Number: 702046 Size: SH
  9. Install the bolts to the front of the fender.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

  10. Install the fuel filler neck to the vehicle, if removed. Refer to Fuel Tank Filler Door Replacement .

    11. Object Number: 796351 Size: SH
  11. Install the upper molding to the pickup box side.

    12. Align the locator pins (2) and press down in order to secure.

  12. Install the upper molding rear retainer (1) to the pickup box side.