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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Generic 🢒 2001 🢒 Unit Repair 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Front Fender Replacement

Removal Procedure

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

  1. Remove the headlamp. Refer to [ADD LINK] in Lighting Systems.
  2. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to [ADD LINK] In Bumpers.
  3. Remove the hood. Refer to [ADD LINK].
  4. Remove the front fender to hood seal. Refer to [ADD LINK].
  5. Remove the rear hood seal. Refer to [ADD LINK].
  6. Remove the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to [ADD LINK].
  7. Remove the front fender sound insulator. Refer to [ADD LINK].
  8. Remove the rocker panel molding. Refer to [ADD LINK]in Exterior Trim.

    9. Object Number: 551683 Size: SH
  9. Remove the bolts (2) retaining the lower portion of the front fender (1) to the vehicle.

    10. Object Number: 130504 Size: SH
  10. Remove the bolts (3) that retain the lower rear portion of the front fender (2) to the vehicle.

    11. Object Number: 457405 Size: SH
  11. Remove the retainer screw (1) that retains the upper rear portion of the front fender (2) to the vehicle.

    12. Object Number: 130503 Size: SH
  12. Remove the bolts (2) that retain the upper portion of the front fender (1) to the vehicle.
  13. Remove the front fender (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 551575 Size: SH

    Notice: Anti-corrosion compounds have been applied to the interior surfaces of some metal panels to provide rust resistance. When servicing these panels in areas on which this material has been disturbed, or when installing new panels, avoid corrosion damage by coating with anti-corrosion compound.

    Notice: The anti-theft label found on some major body panels MUST be covered before performing any painting, rustproofing or undercoating procedures. The mask must also be removed following those procedures. Failure to follow these precautionary steps may result in liability for violation of the Federal Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard, and subject the vehicle owner to possible suspicion that the part was stolen.

  1. Install the front fender to the vehicle.

    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 that retain the upper portion of the front fender to the vehicle in the sequence shown.

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


    Object Number: 130504 Size: SH
  3. Install the bolts (3) in order to retain the lower rear portion of the front fender (2) to the vehicle

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


    Object Number: 457405 Size: SH
  4. Install the screw (1) in order to retain the upper rear portion of the front fender (2) to the vehicle.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the retainer screw to 9 N·m (80 lb. in.).


    Object Number: 551683 Size: SH
  5. Install the bolts (2) in order to retain the lower front portion of the front fender (1) to the vehicle.

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

  6. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to [ADD LINK] in Bumpers.
  7. Install the hood. Refer to [ADD LINK].
  8. Install the front fender to hood seal. Refer to [ADD LINK].
  9. Install the rear outer hood seal. Refer to [ADD LINK].
  10. Install the front fender sound insulator. Refer to [ADD LINK].
  11. Install the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to [ADD LINK].
  12. Install the rocker panel molding. Refer to [ADD LINK] in Exterior Trim.
  13. Install the headlamp. Refer to [ADD LINK] in Exterior Lighting.