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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1309223  Size: SH

    Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  3. Remove the front mud guard. Refer to Rear Mud Flap Guard Replacement.
  4. Remove the screws and the front wheel well splash shield.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1309223  Size: SH
  1. Install the screws and the front wheel well splash shield and tighten to 2 N·m (18 lb in).
  2. Install the front mud guard. Refer to Rear Mud Flap Guard Replacement.
  3. Install the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  4. Lower the vehicle.