Front Wheel Opening Flare Replacement Luxury

1. Remove the fender (1). Refer to Front Fender Replacement in Body Front End.
2. Remove the flare-to-fender screws (2) around the wheel opening.
3. Remove the fender-to-flare nut at each end of the flare (3) from inside of the fender.
4. Remove the flare.

1. Install the flare (3) to the fender (1).
2. Install one screw (2) through the flare to the center of the fender.

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 nuts to the flare at each end inside the fender.

Tighten
Tighten the flare-to-fender nuts to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

4. Install the flare-to-fender screws starting at the center.

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

5. Install the fender to the vehicle. Refer to Front Fender Replacement in Body Front End.

Front Wheel Opening Flare Replacement Z-71 Tahoe

1. Remove the eight screws from the wheel opening.
2. Grasping the wheel flare with 2 hands by the attachment flange and beginning at the lower end begin to pull it free of the body.
3. In most cases especially if the flare was recently applied the flare will pull free leaving the minimum of tape residue. If acrylic foam residue is left on the painted body use a 3M Scotchbrite molding adhesive and strip removal disc (3M part 7501) or the equivalent. Follow the instructions and be sure not to exceed 4500 RPM spindle speed. The rotating disc will remove all the tape residue from the body without damaging the paintwork.

Important: Apply in an environment that is free from dust or other dirt that could come in contact with the sticky backing. This could cause improper adhesion.

1. Clean the area where the molding or the emblem will be mounted.

Use a suitable solvent, such as a mixture of 50 percent alcohol and 50 percent water in order to clean the areas.

2. Dry the areas thoroughly.
3. The area should be at room temperature. (70-75°F or 20.9-23.6°C) for proper adhesion.



4. Install a new wheel flare, locating first the molded in locator followed by the eight screws.
5. Remove the red tape liner by pulling on the 2 tape tabs provided. Pull steadily and as close as possible to the direction of the tape strip to avoid tearing the red tape liner before the tape liner is fully removed. If the tape liner should tear before the tape liner is fully removed grasp the second tape tab provided and pull from the other direction.
6. Finally, wet-out the adhesive tape by using a hand-held hard rubber roller. A pressure of about 30 lb is required which can easily be developed by using bodyweight to lean against the roller.